blushing

Example Sentences

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In “Ready or Not,” Weaving’s blushing bride-to-be, Grace, discovers that she’s marrying into a family of devil-worshippers who sold their souls for eternal wealth, and they must sacrifice her to keep the money rolling in.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

A gallery blushing in a deep wine color, with the theme of “Leisure and Labor in the American Metropolis,” is almost ready.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

“If we give $20,000 to charity, and get half a million followers, I’ll conduct a reveal,” he told me, laughing and blushing.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024

The first proposes that complex cognitive processing, such as self-reflection and self-awareness, acts as a trigger, while the latter argues blushing is a rapid and spontaneous emotional response.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

“Oh, well——” he said, blushing even redder than usual.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers