as in lipstick
old-fashioned
a red powder or cream that is used to make your cheeks pinker
She was wearing too much rouge.
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Recent Examples of rouge
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The ensemble featured a vivid rose print with bold, painterly strokes in bright rouge along the bust, waist and skirt.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
From left: Prada’s Fair-Isle layered combo; an appealingly modest iteration at The Row; full-onmid-90s nostalgia at Versace; an ankle-grazing ensemble at Max Mara; Dior’s rouge 1960s revival.
—Rebecca Malinsky and Rory Satran, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2018
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Noun
Second, restricting cellular connections to encrypted only, preventing connections to rouge networks.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The ensemble featured a vivid rose print with bold, painterly strokes in bright rouge along the bust, waist and skirt.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
Verb
Sharing the catwalk with fellow gender-benders Jazelle and Munroe Bergdorf, Desmond wore his slicked gray hair and rouged cheeks with natural swagger.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2018
From left: Prada’s Fair-Isle layered combo; an appealingly modest iteration at The Row; full-onmid-90s nostalgia at Versace; an ankle-grazing ensemble at Max Mara; Dior’s rouge 1960s revival.
—Rebecca Malinsky and Rory Satran, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rouge
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Lydia shuts it down immediately and runs off to admonish herself for putting on that lipstick.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nails, lipstick, sweaters, and beanies have all been influenced by this color trend, acting as the cherry on top of any outfit.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
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The same gochugaru, or red-pepper powder, that stains crimson a head of napa cabbage kimchi is also used in other banchan, various dressed salads called muchims and uplifting jorims, or braises.New York Times, New York Times, 13 June 2022
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By Sarah Han Cosmetic Chemist Guesses Cheap vs. Expensive Mascara Cosmetic chemist Ramón Pagán has been challenged to compare different types of mascara.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Deals Lengthening mascaras, Old Navy leggings, and more of today’s best deals under $25 are on things that would make nice gifts.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The star's beloved curtain bangs were present and accounted for, of course, as was her often-imitated, Tiktok-viral flushed, blushed baby pink cheek.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit is a classic choice, available in five festive limited-edition designs—like the lotus flower motif here—and six different powder pigments to choose from for highlighting, blushing, and contouring.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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However, for Chiquis, the sheen of these triumphs glows within a transformative darkness.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trump's transition also released what essentially amounted to a hype video Tuesday, touting some senators' glowing remarks about Hegseth.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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This dust absorbs light from the core, reddening it and making the dust appear rusty brown.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Longtime Ohio Democratic senator Sherrod Brown, who remained in power despite the state’s reddening hue, came under pressure in his reelection campaign this year to distance himself from transgender ideology.The Editors, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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