ruddle

verb

Definition of ruddlenext
as in to rouge

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddle
  1. rouge
  2. crimson
  3. glow
  4. blush
  5. flush
  6. bloom
Verb
  • Come on, babe, and take a look at all the many celebrities who have rouged their knees and rolled their stockings down with the cast of the Broadway show (all 58 of them!) 01 Olivia Holt The actress and singer, 25, made her Broadway debut in Chicago on April 10, 2023, at the Ambassador Theatre.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023
  • In ancient Egypt, both men and women were known to rouge their cheeks with a mixture of brownish-red pigment.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Definition of rouge
Verb
  • 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
  • The same gochugaru, or red-pepper powder, that stains crimson a head of napa cabbage kimchi is also used in other banchan, various dressed salads called muchims and uplifting jorims, or braises.
    New York Times, New York Times, 13 June 2022
Definition of crimson
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  • However, for Chiquis, the sheen of these triumphs glows within a transformative darkness.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Trump's transition also released what essentially amounted to a hype video Tuesday, touting some senators' glowing remarks about Hegseth.
    Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of glow
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  • The star's beloved curtain bangs were present and accounted for, of course, as was her often-imitated, Tiktok-viral flushed, blushed baby pink cheek.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit is a classic choice, available in five festive limited-edition designs—like the lotus flower motif here—and six different powder pigments to choose from for highlighting, blushing, and contouring.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of blush
Verb
  • If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
  • What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of flush
Verb
  • Poinsettias are native to Mexico and bloom in the winter months.
    Jackie Nance-Sons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Likewise, the dusty, dun colors of Gaza contrast with the snowy winter and blooming spring of D.C. seen from Zuaiter’s window.
    Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of bloom
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