reddish

red·dish | \ ˈre-dish

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Definition of reddish

: tinged with red

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Recent Examples on the Web Virginia’s changing electorate has transformed it from a reddish-purple state into a solid blue one over the past two decades. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, "It’s Time to Make Virginia Whole Again," 29 Jan. 2020 The man is described as being white with a reddish beard and in his forties wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans. — Ken Brown, Cincinnati.com, "Man at-large after Cincinnati Police Department chases him into Northern Kentucky," 28 Jan. 2020 Some mistook the reddish material for a new bronzer, while others marked the Glossier opening in their calendars and begged the brand to stay in Phoenix for good. — Angel Mendoza, azcentral, "Popular beauty brand Glossier is opening a pop-up shop in Arizona," 27 Jan. 2020 To complement Mai's classic red, floor-length Old Hollywood-esque gown, Cheng went with a reddish, smoky eye look that pulled from the color of her dress. — Jihan Forbes, Allure, "Ella Mai's Makeup Artist Told Us Everything About Her 2020 Grammy's Look," 27 Jan. 2020 The season also heralds longer days and a burst of wildflowers that contrast with the green of the cacti and the reddish brown earth to create a technicolor wonderland. — Kate Wertheimer, Sunset Magazine, "National Parks Will Be Free These Five Days in 2020–Here’s Where to Go When," 8 Jan. 2020 The year was 1987, and the lengthy reddish-blond beard that Leo Treadway sported since returning home from Vietnam showed signs of turning white. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "A real-beard Santa for three decades, Leo Treadway donates the family legacy to the Minnesota Historical Society," 23 Dec. 2019 The skin often turns pale then becomes reddish or brownish. — Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, "Flesh-eating bacteria tied to black tar heroin use kills 7 in San Diego, health officials say," 5 Dec. 2019 The girl, identified only as Brianna, is 5-foot, 4-inches tall and 120 pounds with reddish, brown hair and brown eyes. — Tom Mcghee, The Denver Post, "Police ask help to find missing girl in Aurora," 3 Dec. 2019

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10 Feb 2020

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“Reddish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reddish. Accessed 16 Feb. 2020.

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