as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
Thanks to a critical refueling stop in Delaware Bay, the ruddy turnstone shorebird manages to migrate thousands of miles each year to its breeding grounds in the high Arctic.
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Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.
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Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
As is steak house tradition, salads are mixed tableside, drinks are stiff and the beef is ruddy, or cooked to your liking.
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Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
31 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for ruddy
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.
—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
As is steak house tradition, salads are mixed tableside, drinks are stiff and the beef is ruddy, or cooked to your liking.
—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
31 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for ruddy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
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Its prebiotics give skin a glowing, youthful-looking complexion, while hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract deliver a burst of hydration to revive dry, dull skin.
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Barr’s less-than-glowing assessment of Blanche’s qualifications reads like a grudging employee review that recommends the lowest possible raise.
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Rigid beauty standards defined Victoria’s Secret in the peak of its mid-aughts glory, with girls watching rows of extra-small, tanned models at the annual fashion show.
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The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.
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Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
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Green means habitable, yellow means moderately damaged, and red signifies that the building is unsafe.
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The picture isn’t entirely rosy.
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As for glam, Chopra Jonas went minimalist, wearing her hair down with soft waves and a middle part and opting for signature makeup elements like bold brows, lined eyes, and a rosy lip.
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This tank top maxi dress is a warm-weather staple.
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El Niño isn't just moving warm water around randomly in the ocean.
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Even though California is flush with tax revenue, agency analysts still warn that the state could face large deficits in the future.
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The private markets are flush with cash, and that cash is particularly interested in things like the sports business.
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But the favourite dish of the squad so far was salmon tataki with brown butter vinaigrette, white soy, yuzu and honey.
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Police said the suspect is a man in his 30s with brown hair and a beard.
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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