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
The second barrier is that network coverage isn't rosy.
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
Numbers in the Northeast don’t look quite as rosy as the nation taken as a whole.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
So steps will be taken beforehand to make sure everything is as rosy as possible.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, if someone looks only at the results of Florida’s statewide assessment, FAST, the picture would be rosier because Florida has an honesty gap.
—John Padget, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
Numbers in the Northeast don’t look quite as rosy as the nation taken as a whole.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
So steps will be taken beforehand to make sure everything is as rosy as possible.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, if someone looks only at the results of Florida’s statewide assessment, FAST, the picture would be rosier because Florida has an honesty gap.
—John Padget, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
Adjective
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But what do these chemical differences mean in terms of getting a glowing complexion?—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most come from a family friend ready to give a glowing review.—
Nicholas Wyman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In Atlanta, the Georgia product could start next to Jessie Bates III, giving the Falcons one of the most promising safety duos in the league.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Farther away from China lies an even more promising strategic opportunity.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Multilayered aromas of honeycomb, seashell and hazelnuts with pear tart flavors and bright acidity with a very long finish of saline minerality. 2023 SHABO, Rosé Wine: 100% Pinot Noir.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the image, the girl group smiled while on a beach at night, as a bright, full moon could be seen in the sky behind them.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2023
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Poston is optimistic about the bill going into the House and said there’s an opportunity to inform lawmakers on how big of an impact this package will have on Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to remain optimistic about the value of individual contributions is not naïve, but a deliberate act of defiance.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Just after midnight early Friday, March 14, the moon cuts across part of Earth’s ruddy shadow.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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Mars will rise in the eastern sky during the night, and can look a ruddy red color in telescopes and binoculars.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Speaking to reporters earlier this week at the Final Four, the UConn coach was sanguine about whether that competitive balance will continue once schools can start sharing money directly with athletes.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Join 2 others in the comments View Comments Other economists were far less sanguine.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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