How to Use blush in a Sentence

blush

1 of 2 noun
  • The comment brought a blush to her cheeks.
  • The fruit is yellow, with a blush of pink.
  • She put on a little lipstick and blush.
  • The shoes paired well with her soft blush pink satin dress.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
  • Cream blush to map out, powder blush to set.
    — Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
  • At first blush, penance seems a bit out of place in a world of protest.
    — Lloyd Daniel Barba, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2023
  • And, front row celebrities were a fan of the blush look, too.
    — Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
  • When adding color look for warmer tones like camel, taupe, blush, and olive.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Use it to connect the blush back into the face.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Here, hot pink chrome hearts and abstract swirls melt across a nude and blush base.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Phillips also blended a pink blush to her cheeks for a flushed look.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Meanwhile, her cheeks were adorned with rose blush and a light bronzer.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Spielberg at first blush may seem an odd choice, but not to Swift.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Rosy blush on her cheeks kissed the waterline just above her cerise lip shade.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Liners, blush, tools and more are available.
    — ABC News, 19 May 2026
  • Heck, some of them could even double as a second (or third) blush!
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Her beauty team added heavy blush across her cheekbones and the bridge of her nose.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • High-placement blush adds an easy, plastic surgery-free lift to the face.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 20 May 2026
  • Two fellow blush lovers in action.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The best blushes for mature skin don’t just add a rosy wash of color.
    — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
  • No, the liquid blush and lip gloss do not contain Tajín.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Look out for fruit blushes or varying colorations on the skin.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 26 June 2023
  • What are common blush mistakes?
    — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
  • Bala Bangles are sold in a slew of colors, like blush pink and sage.
    — Barbara Booth, NBC News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Pair with a soft flush of blush and a fresh set of PTO days.
    — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • To round off the look, the singer wore her hair parted to one side with a light blush and a bright red lip.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • This yellow peach has little fuzz, yellow flesh, and a deep red blush.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Pink peonies cultivars range from blush to hot pink.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • The look was made complete with cat-eye lashes and face-sculpting blush.
    — Akili King, Essence, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Save some space in your makeup bag with this compact lip stain that doubles as blush.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

blush

2 of 2 verb
  • He blushed at the compliment.
  • I blush to admit it, but you've caught me in an error.
  • This home office sports a warm glow thanks to blush pink walls.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Some Hoya blush a lovely red if their leaves get brighter light.
    — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Martha and the Dutch boy glanced at each other again and blushed.
    — Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Her cheeks were only lightly blushed, as were her lips.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Their cheeks, which are perfectly blushed, match their glossy pink lips.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The princess accessorized the look with a navy clutch, a white hat, and blush pumps.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 May 2019
  • These give you the flush look without all the fuss, just use your fingers and blush away!
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 19 June 2019
  • This Jouer cosmetics blush duo had long been on our wish list.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Here, look how the clouds blush so fiercely; the stark blue winter, so cold and bright.
    — Jenny Qi, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2021
  • People with rosacea are more likely to blush and flush than others.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Grab it in one of five neutral colors ranging from olive green to blush pink.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Noah blushed then nodded softly.
    — Allegra Givens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.
    — Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a fine line between highlighter and blush with shimmer.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Baby pink auras add a blushing effect.
    — Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The showy fruits are preceded by fragrant white flowers that are blushed with pink.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Haytham made a comment that caused everyone to laugh, and Walid to blush.
    — Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2017
  • As for her glam, Lawrence brought her blond bangs to the function, plus smoky shadow and blushed lips.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Mark Twain would later opine that humans are the only species that needs to blush.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Her cheeks would blush at the slightest hint of embarrassment.
    — R29 Team, refinery29.com, 7 July 2022
  • This domed bristle brush picks up and deposits blush to define, contour, and shade your cheeks.
    — Lori Keong, Marie Claire, 3 Nov. 2016
  • The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
    — John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Siegel agreed that niacin does have some side effects, including skin blushing.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The vertical wall of Half Dome’s western face blushed in the late sun.
    — Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2023
  • From cream to blush to navy, choosing your favorite will be the most difficult part of this purchase.
    — Adria Greenhauff, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2021
  • The blushing hue works well with neutrals and bold colors alike, bringing a cheerful spin to any room.
    — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Makeup artist Rachael Owens had the blushing bride looking her best.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
  • But even Saul Goodman may blush at some of the real class-action suits these days.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 3 June 2022

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