reddening

Example Sentences

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He described how there was a reddening of the skin around Noah's forehead as well as "extensive maceration and peeling" of his hands and feet.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

It isn’t blood reddening Kelson’s skin, but iodine.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

The large balding man in long sleeves roars with every splashed basket, gestures with every scintillating pass, face reddening, arms flailing, celebrating so hard he once ripped a hole in his dress shirt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024

Interestingly, the researchers found that strong red-light irradiation at 605-660 nm triggered a reddening reaction in E. gracilis when cultured in bonito stock.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

“Oh, yes, of course I would,” said S.Q., reddening.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart