1
as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow
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2
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified
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Recent Examples of rosy
But here in our delightful current day, the state of waste-reducing refills is not so rosy.
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Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Musk has repeatedly told investors to prepare for the company to pour massive quantities of money into such next-generation technologies, which may make future quarters look less rosy than this one.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Apr. 2026
The former plantation rejects the rosy antebellum view, focusing instead on slavery’s horrors.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to large black oversized glasses, Streep completed the look with a light pink lip and rosy blush.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Musk has repeatedly told investors to prepare for the company to pour massive quantities of money into such next-generation technologies, which may make future quarters look less rosy than this one.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Apr. 2026
The former plantation rejects the rosy antebellum view, focusing instead on slavery’s horrors.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to large black oversized glasses, Streep completed the look with a light pink lip and rosy blush.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
Adjective
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Both have received glowing reviews from staffers and contributors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hot black smoke socked her in the face; the staircase had become a glowing, spastic frenzy.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Coffee is one of the most promising sectors for economic development in Yemen, where more than 80% of the population lives in poverty, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Changing the body’s response to chronic disease Some of the most promising technologies for longevity will need to be prescribed, not bought.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Hough was seen wearing a bright red string bikini in photos and videos that were taken during a snorkeling outing.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Just avoid red, blue, and purple gummies, which can leave a residue that resembles blood.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting Saturday, the mood in the air was cautiously optimistic as new and returning investors weighed the company’s direction under a new chief executive.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Blue Origin has a long way to go before achieving 100 New Glenn flights, and doing it within three years sounds overly optimistic.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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For the longest time, residents in the ruddy north of blue California have agitated for a breakaway state called Jefferson.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Chris and Clare have written an incredibly funny and warm screenplay and Avgousta’s vision and experience promise to make this an enduring festive film.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Ly notes these are often warm, high-friction areas with dense apocrine glands.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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