How to Use rouge in a Sentence

rouge

noun
  • She was wearing too much rouge.
  • Yup, folks, that's what this rouge brings to the table.
    Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Their faces are glazed smooth, sealing in a deep rouge blush.
    Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 1 Feb. 2017
  • Their faces are glazed smooth, sealing in a deep rouge blush.
    Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 1 Feb. 2017
  • This show was as transient as the rouge of a cancan girl (to pinch from Lampedusa).
    Luke Leitch, Vogue, 8 July 2017
  • Rose’ glowing skin, rouge lips, and sleek slick-back is the perfect hot girl recipe.
    Jennifer Ford, Essence, 29 Aug. 2019
  • Strong contours and pink rouge showcase the weath of the upper-class women.
    Megan Kerrigan, Orange County Register, 7 Apr. 2017
  • Nayeon’s pink rouge in adorable shapes seen in the promo photos defined this era.
    Lai Frances, Allure, 6 Nov. 2018
  • Take it as insurance in the event of a wonky ending on a missed extra point or a rouge.
    Esten McLaren, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, 22 Oct. 2019
  • To get the look, Bailly chose a peach tablecloth, deep red napkins and rouge cups from Merci.
    Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, 4 Feb. 2017
  • To get the look, Bailly chose a peach tablecloth, deep red napkins and rouge cups from Merci.
    Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, 4 Feb. 2017
  • The travel business began to regard Agadez as a zone rouge.
    Robert Draper, National Geographic, 17 June 2019
  • Cassell also added some rouge color to the singer's lips to complement the red gown.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Ross's fresh face was freckled and glowing and her lips were vibrant in a matte rouge.
    Kate Branch, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2018
  • The gorgeous red-head rocked a bright rouge, sporty-chic catsuit, complete with matching boots and ear muffs.
    Michele Corriston, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2019
  • Most people who use them like to work green polishing rouge into the leather.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 18 Mar. 2020
  • One weekend in February, when the Canadiens were in town, the Strip was awash in bleu-blanc-et-rouge for three days.
    Charles P. Pierce, SI.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • But some of y'all are willing to go rouge in front of your bosses, with about 39% of people willing to swear in front of a higher-up.
    Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Here our subject gains rouge, eye shadow and an inner life.
    New York Times, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Acrylic colors are like makeup — the foundation and lipstick, the mascara and rouge, the wig and jewels.
    Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
  • The stables were freshly splashed with a rouge the same hue as the leather used on the Selle Faubourg saddle, which was displayed on a platform at the center of the party.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2023
  • But in 2016, the model and influencer launched her own fashion brand, Rouje, as in rouge, as in red, as in the shade of lipstick (the j is for Jeanne).
    Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 4 Dec. 2019
  • In Giuliani's case, his rouge red-herring campaign did lead the public away from Russia and Mueller … and right to Stormy's doorstep.
    Lorraine Ali, latimes.com, 5 May 2018
  • The German blutworst – or German blood sausage – is an example of a boudin rouge.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 30 Oct. 2017
  • The traditional white manse on Kirby Drive has played host to many a rouge, blanc et bleu lawn-slash-house party.
    Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 16 July 2019
  • Put on your favorite foundation and tap a cream rouge on the apples of your cheeks with your fingers or a stippling brush.
    Jamie Beckman, Allure, 13 Aug. 2018
  • Next was a silken crab soup with bits of truffles, then a mixed grill of scallops, swordfish and striped sea bass arranged on the plate with leeks, beurre rouge and pommes Anna.
    San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2018
  • And Washington is our modern Versailles, just as sick as the palace of the French royals but without the rouge and powdered wigs and countertenors.
    John Kass, chicagotribune.com, 1 June 2018
  • The waves pound, each rhythmic crash wiping the foundation and the candy-glaze rouge lipstick off her glowing face.
    Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Sweating through the layered rouge on her cheeks, Candy stares off into space, unaware of the two men, cops, likely, watching her.
    Mark Jacobson, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2021

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