as in glowing
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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as in pink
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as in embarrassed
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Recent Examples of blushing
Bill Newcott, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.
—Brandon R. Brown, Smithsonian, 12 July 2019
There could be hundreds of such blushing encounters before the chameleons of two different colors are familiar enough to mate.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2017
And on her wedding day, Paltrow looked every bit the blushing bride.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
And then his blushing bride-to-be, fellow host Mika Brzezinski, vigorously defends him on Twitter.
—Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
Inspired by 2003's Kill Bill, the Western-themed music video opens in a church, with Cardi starring as a blushing bride, with glowy skin and a head full of platinum blond strands blowing in the wind.
—Helena Yeung, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2018
Much like the blushing bride, the six young bridesmaids walked down the aisle in dresses designed by Givenchy‘s Clare Waight Keller, according to a palace statement.
—Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018
With soft blushing cheeks and a lip color that practically matches, Kate Bosworth looks like a picture-perfect celestial maiden.
—Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 May 2018
Verb
The saxophones and horns of Miller’s Army Air Force Band waft through the house, enveloping the medals on the wall and the photos of a young soldier and his blushing bride.
—Bill Newcott, National Geographic, 13 Dec. 2019
But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.
—Brandon R. Brown, Smithsonian, 12 July 2019
There could be hundreds of such blushing encounters before the chameleons of two different colors are familiar enough to mate.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 July 2017
And on her wedding day, Paltrow looked every bit the blushing bride.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
And then his blushing bride-to-be, fellow host Mika Brzezinski, vigorously defends him on Twitter.
—Fox News, 12 Sep. 2018
Inspired by 2003's Kill Bill, the Western-themed music video opens in a church, with Cardi starring as a blushing bride, with glowy skin and a head full of platinum blond strands blowing in the wind.
—Helena Yeung, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2018
Much like the blushing bride, the six young bridesmaids walked down the aisle in dresses designed by Givenchy‘s Clare Waight Keller, according to a palace statement.
—Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, 19 May 2018
With soft blushing cheeks and a lip color that practically matches, Kate Bosworth looks like a picture-perfect celestial maiden.
—Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 7 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blushing
Verb
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Over 12,000 glowing Amazon ratings back up the hype.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The costumes will take on an enchanting, glowing look during the performance.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Administration officials sat alongside the new board members at round tables adorned with pink flowers and tall white candles.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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No matter your bedroom’s aesthetic, there’s plenty of on-sale colors to choose from including off-white, light blue, navy, forest green, pink, and gray-and-white stripes.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Experts urge people not to ignore or feel embarrassed about digestive symptoms.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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My family is embarrassed by my fashion sense, or lack thereof.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The timber rattlesnake is a pit viper that is gray in color, sometimes with a pinkish hue, with black and brown diamond-like shapes across its back.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Pedersen broke down her options while sitting on a pinkish firepit and curved bench made from cob.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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After a sheepish apology to the gallery, Wagner acknowledged the true difficulty of the shot.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The next person was passing through the gate, approaching the group with a sheepish smile.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The best thing to put on in the morning to maintain a natural flushed lip color.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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As for glam, Chiles wore her hair slicked back into a low ponytail and kept glam minimal — a glossy lip, flushed cheeks and a full white manicure and pedicure rounding out the dark glamour look.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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In the final scene, the one female regular at the Royal, a blowsy barfly well played by Barbara Lowing, is moving toward the bar as Hanna and Liv move decisively in the other direction.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2023
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The queen of Playland was Laughing Sal, a tall, blowsy figure of fun, with a maniacal laugh.—
Carl Nolte,
San Francisco Chronicle,
23 Mar. 2018
Adjective
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This oversized pair of aviator sunglasses has a gold frame and pinky brown lenses similar to Lakshmi’s.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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The plaid of his flannel shirt, green and brown and tan.—
Meg Pillow
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
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“Blushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blushing. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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