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first blush

NOUN
first glance
Synonyms
WEAK
break of day brightening crack of dawn early morning first brightening first flush of morning first impression first light first sight morning outset peep of day prime

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Some hedge funds are shorting shares that at first blush don’t seem very related to the fighting, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

At first blush, there doesn’t appear to be a whole lot happening with the S&P 500 in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

At first blush, the storm did less damage to the electric grid than feared.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

At first blush, this should not seem like a scandal.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Blankets in summertime, first blush to first kiss.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith