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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

The auction also features several of Monroe's personal make-up products, including lipsticks, blush and eyeliner pencil, which the auction company noted has continued to captivate people on TikTok hoping to recreate Monroe's look.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

That might seem like a bold claim at first blush.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

“It is important to remember that that first blush of information is going to be incomplete, potentially inaccurate,” Guglielmi said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

“I knew you from the description of poor dear Lucy; but——” She stopped suddenly, and a quick blush overspread her face.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

“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

“Will, thank you so much!” shouts a fan, and underneath his thick beard, the pitcher blushes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026

Autochromes possess the light-dappled depth of Impressionist paintings, the powdery precision of pointillism, the honest blushes of butterfly cheeks, and the palpable textures of gleaming silks and gilded velvets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

Carlos Augusto saved Inter's blushes with a thumping low drive in the 67th minute which ensured a fourth win from as many games in the league phase.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025

“She said she thought it was sweet the way he blushes at the mention of my name. I think it’s sweet too. A little corny, but sweet.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

He blushed and actually agreed before letting me go home.

From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025

At this year’s Sundance, I blushed every time someone asked about my favorite movies of the fest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025

Instead, they found that when participants blushed watching their own performances, there was activity in regions of the brain involved in emotions.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024

It’s a small to medium sized, pink blushed apple.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023

Pearl blushed, but pretended she’d heard it before.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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

Fans have been delighting in his expressive range, with his wide eyes, blushing cheeks and gaping jaw regularly stealing the show, and memes spreading across social media in tribute.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 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

It was hard to see in the dim light, but I’m pretty sure she was blushing.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio