as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
the rubicund face of a man who clearly got a lot of fresh air and exercise
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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 -
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
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Fine needles stimulate collagen and elastin for a glowing, even complexion, ideal for addressing hyperpigmentation before a trip.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The townsfolk run for cover as the glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of the terrifying creature.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 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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Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.—
Joe Lorio,
Car and Driver,
5 Feb. 2023
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Design and Display Both phones feature a matte finish on the back with a virtually flush camera module.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Try nasal rinses: Saline rinses can help flush pollen, dust, and other allergens from your nasal passages, relieving congestion.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
6 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, things are not so rosy with third-party games.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Read more Boston Attacking Law Firms Attacks What Makes America Great | Opinion Things weren't exactly rosy between the colonists and their British rulers in the 1760s and '70s.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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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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Set against the tumultuous cultural backdrop of Brazil, the album’s florid, psychedelic soul chronicles the relationship between a darker-skinned Black man and a lighter-skinned Black woman.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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In its first two episodes, The Studio doesn’t (yet) have the ear for florid profanity that Veep did.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Rubicund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubicund. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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