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ruddle

verb

Definition of ruddle

as in to rouge

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The same flowers rouged the edges of the road, where the resident Labrador mixes, Lulu and Mocio, led us back to the agriturismo’s bodega.

— Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
His face seemed to flash through colors, his cheeks rouged, then went pink, then yellow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of rouge

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Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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

Definition of crimson

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Like the squeezy dumpling, this one has a blushing cartoon face and accompanying tan steamer basket.

— Eva Flowe October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Elsewhere, Julia Fox erupted on the scene, sporting skinny brows, overly blushed cheeks, black liner and glossed lips, no less.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of blush

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The painting depicts a red amaryllis belladonna, otherwise known as a March lily, blooming in a plant pot situated on a table against a dark backdrop.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
That early exchange helped establish a connection between the two that eventually bloomed into a four-year romance.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

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