blush
verb (used without object)
to redden, as from self-consciousness, embarrassment, or shame.
blushes
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present tense formof blush (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“They’ve had a curated set of items that they’ve gone after, so whether that be in blushes or in lips or in highlighter or bronzing categories, they’re seeing strength across the board,” Fields said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Host Greg Davies also said he hoped Celia Imrie wasn't feeling too relaxed, not sparing her blushes as he reminded her of the moment when she accidentally farted during filming, a moment which went viral.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
“Will, thank you so much!” shouts a fan, and underneath his thick beard, the pitcher blushes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
Instead Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman, the 2024 African player of the year, hit back to spare Nigeria's blushes as his rising shot from just outside the box made it 2-1.
From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025
He blushes again at the nickname, which must be a private joke of some kind.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
