as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
an incurable optimist sees the world through a rose-colored perspective
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And for many Chinese, mostly those left behind by the country’s dramatic, gilded transformation since economic reform, memories of Mao-era social equality, the exaltation of the working classes, and a national sense of common purpose are increasingly rose-colored.
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Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2016
The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2016
The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
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The American Film Market, which runs Nov. 5 – 10, kicks off in new digs as the event relocates from its long-standing base in Santa Monica to the bright lights of Las Vegas.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Upcoming event: Join business's brightest minds and boldest leaders at the Fortune Global Forum, convening November 11 and 12 in New York City.Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement In a promising sign for Democrats, women have voted early in greater numbers than men: Nearly 56% of those who cast ballots were women, compared with 44% men.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Early voting has also had some promising signs for Democrats, including high female turnout, particularly as polls show a widening gender gap, with women leaning toward Harris and men toward Trump.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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In addition to extending their perfect start as the league’s only remaining undefeated team to 8-0, the Chiefs have more reason to feel optimistic after Monday’s triumph.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Among the most optimistic models for Harris, The Economist’s simulations gave Harris the win in 56 out of 100 scenarios on Tuesday, up from a 50-50 split the day before.Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Companies claim that healthcare cost inflation will stabilize to around 4% although their own history and estimates from pharma and health insurance companies contradicts this rosy assumption.Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The former Pussycat Doll wore her dark tresses in a sleek updo, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and winged eyeliner.Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Par-bake crust: Bake in preheated oven, removing parchment and pie weights after 14 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through, 17 to 19 minutes total.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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When complete, a monolithic glittering golden tower containing 1,542 rooms will soar more than 300 meters and be surrounded by lush grounds, swimming lagoons and a marina.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Rose-colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose-colored. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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