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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow
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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
Hairdresser Lucas Wilson styled Rae’s honey blond tresses in waves, while her Pat McGrath makeup look consisted of rosy blush and a bold red lip.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Contra The recent dip for Nvidia shares may be hard to digest for investors, especially in an otherwise rosy market, but the stock’s longer-term returns are still eye popping.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The grenadine also gives it a stunning rosy pink hue, making this drink a real head-turner at a happy hour or holiday party.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Her makeup matched the outfit's gold vibe and included gold shadow, rosy cheeks, and a red lip.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Contra The recent dip for Nvidia shares may be hard to digest for investors, especially in an otherwise rosy market, but the stock’s longer-term returns are still eye popping.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The grenadine also gives it a stunning rosy pink hue, making this drink a real head-turner at a happy hour or holiday party.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
Her makeup matched the outfit's gold vibe and included gold shadow, rosy cheeks, and a red lip.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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Typhoid, transient, pregnant, poignant, glowing, galloping, parasite.John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Pamela Anderson is flying high at the moment thanks to the most glowing notices of her career in The Last Showgirl.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025
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While job openings aren't directly tied to the unemployment rate, an increase in open roles is a promising sign for the U.S. labor market and economy as a whole.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The right winger is widely-regarded to be soccer's most promising young talent, and has already been garnished with the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy award as Europe's best player under the age of 21.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Like most at-home teeth-whitening options, teeth-whitening pens contain an active ingredient to remove stains and neutralize tones for a whiter, brighter effect.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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Hurts has missed two games, while Love was injured Sunday and has sounded optimistic about his availability.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Other Fed officials who spoke this week were more optimistic about lowering rates.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Suddenly, Newsom started appearing in places such as Bakersfield, Redding and Colusa, among the ruddiest parts of red California.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Just a few spoonfuls of flavorful cocoa (or, in some versions, a couple of tidy squares of baking chocolate) turn this cake a pale, ruddy brown, the same color as the building blocks of brown stone building facades, thus its name.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Also in the Big Apple, Olivia Rodrigo and her beau Louis Partridge try to keep warm in the chilly weather as Ben Stiller promotes Severance season 2.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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DeSantis’ best choice would have been to appoint a caretaker in Rubio’s place, someone content to keep the seat warm until the next election.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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Climate advocates shouldn’t be too sanguine, though.Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
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The bankers association was not so sanguine, saying the bureau should have held off until the Trump administration takes over.Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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