as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
No matter which big name is delivering them, a couple of ruddy Hulk smashes just aren’t enough.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
The carcasses appear to include an orange-brown ruddy shelduck, which is protected under Italian law.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
His downcast eyes betray contemplation, and his face is marked by ruddy coloring and deep smile lines.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Above the Belt and to the left is Orion's right shoulder, the bright and ruddy Betelgeuse.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
The carcasses appear to include an orange-brown ruddy shelduck, which is protected under Italian law.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
His downcast eyes betray contemplation, and his face is marked by ruddy coloring and deep smile lines.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Above the Belt and to the left is Orion's right shoulder, the bright and ruddy Betelgeuse.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
Adjective
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Meghan Markle's Netflix Backlash Meghan's Netflix show earned scornful reviews not only in the British press, long the villains of Meghan and Prince Harry's narrative, but also among U.S. outlets that previously provided glowing coverage.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Firefly's Blue Ghost spacecraft — which landed in the Sea of Crises on March 2 — took some spectacular images of a total solar eclipse (a total eclipse of the sun by Earth) as both a diamond ring and a glowing red ring of sunlight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
17 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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Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.—
Joe Lorio,
Car and Driver,
5 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Bird Extinct Outside Captivity Returns to the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years ZSL started breeding the snails in the 1980s after the invasive carnivorous rosy wolf snail began to threaten the Partula tohiveana snail's wild population.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many Partula snail species went extinct in French Polynesia after the rosy wolf snail was introduced to the islands to control the giant African land snail population, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Expect the most subtle, French-girl amount of flush—effortless, minimal, and lovely.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Bidens are robust plants, producing flush upon flush of cheerful yellow or orange blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 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,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Available in metallic champagne, black, and brown, the Soul Tia Slip-On is built on a slick, white sole that’s grooved for extra flexibility, with a round toe box and 1.75-inch heel.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Though the shots aren't in color, Clooney's brown locks can be seen clearly.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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