Synonyms of rednessnext
: the quality or state of being red or red-hot

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Formulated with 2 percent salicylic acid, green tea extract and niacinamide, The Spot Gel is a non-comedogenic, cruelty-free pimple treatment designed to hydrate the skin around a single spot while reducing its appearance and redness. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 Unblock Screen rounds things out with a linoleic acid derivative to balance sebum production, redness-soothing willowherb extract to calm inflammation, and hydrating Pentavitin to keep the skin barrier happy—minus the extra slick, of course. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 10 Nov. 2026 Customers love its versatile coverage, using it to conceal everything from dark under-eye circles and redness to acne and blemishes. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 Ahead, find the soothing formulas that dermatologists and Vogue editors trust to keep UV damage (and breakouts and redness) at bay. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was before the 12th century

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redness. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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