blush
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Thomas’ dissent is, in many respects, more emotionally complex than either his admirers or his critics, like me, were at first blush ready to admit.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
As she talks, she carefully dabs concealer under her eyes and adds some pink blush and highlighter to her cheeks.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
So this is a selection of my favorite songs that will make you blush, but also make you laugh and dance.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
At first blush, that might sound like a win for investors, since higher yields tend to mean better returns.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
I wonder if it’s possible to see a blush in ashen moonlight.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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