as in lipstick
old-fashioned
a red powder or cream that is used to make your cheeks pinker
She was wearing too much rouge.
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Recent Examples of rouge
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Prince William walked beside her in a casual suit with a merino knit and tie in the same deep rouge palette.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Sharing the catwalk with fellow gender-benders Jazelle and Munroe Bergdorf, Desmond wore his slicked gray hair and rouged cheeks with natural swagger.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
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Noun
The doors close ominously as the rouge student comes in direct contact with Jacob’s skin while patting him on the back for his bravery.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Prince William walked beside her in a casual suit with a merino knit and tie in the same deep rouge palette.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
That morning, Suzanne had spritzed some of her mother’s favorite perfume on her, put red lipstick on her lips and used some to rouge her cheeks.
—Maggie Jones, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2019
Sharing the catwalk with fellow gender-benders Jazelle and Munroe Bergdorf, Desmond wore his slicked gray hair and rouged cheeks with natural swagger.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouge
Noun
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Stewart posed in nude lipstick for a new MAC Cosmetics campaign and gave PEOPLE tips on how to take the perfect cheeky photos Comments All eyes are on Martha Stewart.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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After decades of wearing one particular lip color, her go-to lipstick has become her signature shade.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.—
Aaron Hutcherson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Companies have looked for less intrusive measures to prevent small, more expensive items from being stolen like razors and mascara.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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There are now even Clinique Black Honey products for the face, including blush and mascara.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The show’s host was quick to point out that Jim Jones was still blushing when speaking of her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, is renowned for her prominent pink blushed cheeks.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many acne-prone reviewers praise its ability to lighten acne scars and calm any redness for a more radiant, smooth, soft, even, and glowing complexion.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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The lightweight Ilia Liquid Light Serum Highlighter has a subtle, dewy glow.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Skin flushing generally looks like reddening of the skin.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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Other houseplants can also redden if grown at the higher end of their light level preferences, such as certain begonias and bromeliads.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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