as in color
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
a baby with a healthy blush
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as in to glow
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she blushed when she realized she had walked into the boys' bathroom by mistake
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Recent Examples of blush
Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 July 2025
At the London shows, Turkish designer Bora Aksu went one step further, offering netted veils in red and blush pink.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
The edition joins a series of artist collaborations that sound similarly impossible and exacting, including the Supreme luggage that was made from 200-plus pieces, and the Alex Israel luggage that blushes like an L.A. sunset, a gentle gradient that required anodized aluminum.
—Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Make Up For Ever HD Skin Face Essentials is a pro-grade cream foundation and sculpting kit that includes multi-use shades for foundation, concealer, contour, bronzer, highlighter, and blush—all with a smooth, skin-like finish.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 July 2025
At the London shows, Turkish designer Bora Aksu went one step further, offering netted veils in red and blush pink.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Verb
Inside, there’s a big touchscreen, suede details, and so much leather that even Rob Halford would blush.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
The edition joins a series of artist collaborations that sound similarly impossible and exacting, including the Supreme luggage that was made from 200-plus pieces, and the Alex Israel luggage that blushes like an L.A. sunset, a gentle gradient that required anodized aluminum.
—Elisa Wouk Almino, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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Shop it in a variety of floral patterns or solid colors—all currently marked down.—
Jamie Fischer,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Her primary function seems to be solely to wear a tight, glowing suit and look concerned.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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Bio-Oil has also received glowing reviews from more than one mama.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Still, you'll be rewarded with top-notch picture processing matched with vibrant brightness and colors, as well as Samsung's pedestal-style floating-screen design and plenty of gaming features.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Solar geoengineering activities involve cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight into space through the dispersal of small particles into the upper atmosphere or by increasing the size and brightness of clouds over the ocean, among other ideas.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
Verb
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For the event, held inside the Four Seasons Hotel, Vergara flushed her cheeks with a color cross between a guava and a peach.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Tipp's reactions to new triggers included throat closing, tongue swelling, flushing, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, brain fog, bone pain, headaches and extreme stomach pain.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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These organisms can quickly reproduce, leading to dense blooms and surface scums, particularly in the shallow, warmer parts of the lake, according to the NPS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 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
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“Blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blush. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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