flushness

noun

Definition of flushnessnext
as in strength

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  1. strength
  2. toughness
  3. flush
  4. ruggedness
  5. vigor
  6. stamina
  7. vitality
  8. bloom
Noun
  • But the country's key stock benchmarks are struggling to reflect that strength, hinting at a festering disconnect between markets and the economy.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • She was invested in young women and keeping the door open for the next generation of leaders, and her advocacy was always about fighting for the strength, intelligence, and dignity of women everywhere.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Kacmarek and Herman have had impressive camps, showcasing the toughness Jeff Hafley wants to be his team’s identity.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Don’t ever doubt the toughness of Max Eldridge from Corona Santiago High.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of toughness
Noun
  • Designed to blur and sculpt the face, the powder promises to deliver up to 24 hours of oil and shine control, while the blush is said to help achieve a smooth and natural flush of color.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lopez finished off her Sunday look with a deep mauve lipstick and a warm peach flush on her cheekbones.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of flush
Noun
  • His upside hinges on his ruggedness as a tackler and his feel in zone coverages.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the most capable smartwatch in Samsung's lineup, justifying its premium price with massive upgrades in endurance, screen visibility, and ruggedness.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ruggedness
Noun
  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • This one play offers a new snapshot of just how involved playing quarterback is and how much mental stamina and awareness will always be folded in.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That might be due to grit, stamina—or a little psychological trick called a coping mantra.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • Having your full vitality restored to you after a long period of feeling drained, lacking in confidence, and low on gas deserves a full celebration.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Lavender Lavender is a popular garden perennial for its pleasantly calming fragrance and profuse purple blooms.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The marsh was built in the 1990s to naturally clean dry-weather urban runoff from San Diego Creek and address the algae blooms that once existed in Upper Newport Bay, according to the water district’s website.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloom
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“Flushness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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