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
WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
Second, restricting cellular connections to encrypted only, preventing connections to rouge networks.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 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
Dramatic lace-up sandals, embossed from crocodile leather in rouge noir, were a fresh addition.
—WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
Second, restricting cellular connections to encrypted only, preventing connections to rouge networks.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 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
Noun
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With her trademark oversize glasses, red lipstick and short cropped gray hair, Apfel’s status as a fashion icon lives on, with Dr. Scholl’s recently unfurling a limited-edition shoe collection designed with some of her archival prints.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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Tracee Ellis Ross whipped hers back and forth, completed with her signature red lipstick.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Liquid Eyeliner Similar to mascara, liquid eyeliner will dry out over time and usage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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Here, minimal eyeliner and mascara let the shadow’s color do all the talking.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The show’s host was quick to point out that Jim Jones was still blushing when speaking of her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, is renowned for her prominent pink blushed cheeks.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The lightweight Ilia Liquid Light Serum Highlighter has a subtle, dewy glow.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Many acne-prone reviewers praise its ability to lighten acne scars and calm any redness for a more radiant, smooth, soft, even, and glowing complexion.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Skin flushing generally looks like reddening of the skin.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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Other houseplants can also redden if grown at the higher end of their light level preferences, such as certain begonias and bromeliads.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Rouge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rouge. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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