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
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The good news is that dermatologists and makeup artists have figured out how to keep your SPF topped up without wrecking your foundation, blush or setting spray.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
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John Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Noun
Soft tones like blush, sage, and pale blue reflect light and add warmth and character.
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The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The good news is that dermatologists and makeup artists have figured out how to keep your SPF topped up without wrecking your foundation, blush or setting spray.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Verb
That is all that stood between Gabe Landeskog and an ending that would make Disney executives blush.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blush
Noun
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And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.
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Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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The continental climate brings cooler summers and colder winters, a boon for wine lovers seeking aromatics and brightness over weight and ripeness.
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Lowering your phone’s brightness can actually help preserve your night vision.
Verb
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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The agency is also monitoring for cyanobacteria, formerly known as blue-green algae, which can form harmful algal blooms that pose risks to people and animals.
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In addition to monarch butterflies, it's beloved by many pollinators—and its beautiful orange blooms always put on a show.
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“Blush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blush. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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