1
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
The other scenario is less rosy: Starmer might discover that he’s been building a bridge to nowhere.
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Rob Picheta, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The limited-edition oversized powder palette compact includes a pink-coral, a rosy gold, a pinkish silver and a copper-gold that can be worn on the face, eyes and décolleté either solo or blended together.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
One of these is a relatively rosy economic scenario, the other less so, nonetheless, either or both would likely see rate cutting by the FOMC.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Her makeup, meanwhile, consisted of winged eyeliner, pink blush and a rosy mauve lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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Rob Picheta, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
The limited-edition oversized powder palette compact includes a pink-coral, a rosy gold, a pinkish silver and a copper-gold that can be worn on the face, eyes and décolleté either solo or blended together.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
One of these is a relatively rosy economic scenario, the other less so, nonetheless, either or both would likely see rate cutting by the FOMC.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Her makeup, meanwhile, consisted of winged eyeliner, pink blush and a rosy mauve lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
Adjective
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That’s quite a glowing endorsement of Kansas City as the host for the Big 12 men’s and women’s tournaments.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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In his gorgeous first book penned by his partner Tim Johnson with a glowing foreword by Martha Stewart, readers get to revel in the thoughtful beauty of Fernando’s gardens.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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One promising method for addressing this demand is through collaborations between individuals and brands.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tenacious when tackling and unafraid of a high-intensity sprint (whether getting forward or tracking back), he is considered a promising talent.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keep in mind that the shamrock green color, though very bright and cheery, is the only color option.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Numerous expansive windows let in natural light so the interior living space is bright.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 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
Adjective
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James Fishback, the originator of the DOGE dividend idea, remains optimistic about the proposal's potential.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Anne Tergesen’s recent Wall Street Journal piece, The 401(k) Has Reached a Tipping Point in Its Takeover of American Retirement, paints an optimistic picture of a retirement system finally hitting its stride.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The blood moon is a trick of the light, when the typical whitish looking moon becomes red or ruddy brown.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Earth is backlit by the sun during a lunar eclipse, so all the sunlight falling on the lunar surface is passing through the thickest part of our atmosphere, bathing the moon in a ruddy glow.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, lined with warm, clear water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Machen’s fellow fundamentalists and evangelicals were far less sanguine about an ideological alliance with Catholics.—
Austin Steelman / Made by History,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
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The October moon gets its name from its historic status as a symbol for hunters to begin preparations for winter, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which also noted its sometimes referred to as a blood or sanguine moon.—
Cailey Gleeson,
Journal Sentinel,
17 Oct. 2024
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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