as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
Munk, who is stocky, with ruddy skin and a shock of strawberry-blond hair, served this course to me himself.
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Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
His subordinates nicknamed him Pig for his jowls and ruddy cheeks.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
This is really nothing more than a fancy demonstration of glorified gardening with ruddy cheeked green thumbers debating the merits of one long-Latin named dahlia or mallow over another.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 16 June 2024
Afterwards, guests congregate together outside in the fresh air for a tea or juice, wearing nothing but a ruddy glow.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 7 May 2024
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Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
His subordinates nicknamed him Pig for his jowls and ruddy cheeks.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
This is really nothing more than a fancy demonstration of glorified gardening with ruddy cheeked green thumbers debating the merits of one long-Latin named dahlia or mallow over another.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 16 June 2024
Afterwards, guests congregate together outside in the fresh air for a tea or juice, wearing nothing but a ruddy glow.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 7 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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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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However, Statista's rosiest market projection for foldable phones is that 45.7 million will be sold in 2028.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Makeup artist Kenya Alexis brushed Palmer's lids with a soft, smoky gray eyeshadow, then applied a rosy blush and matte brown lip for a fun fusion of ‘60s and ’90s vibes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Interest rates were low, stocks and real-estate prices were surging, and everyone was flush with cash, flooding the art market with money.Jay Bulger, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Entering the tunnel, Johnston helped other rioters flush chemical irritants out of their eyes.Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, this knowledge helps turn cold sales calls into warm conversations.Chris Gutierrez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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More:Traffic deaths disproportionately affect Milwaukee County and its Black and brown residents, report shows University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee urban planning professor Robert Schneider said research supports the effectiveness of speed humps and other traffic calming measures.Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Hannah is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing about 140 pounds and has brown hair and eyes, and fair skin with freckles.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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