redness

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Recent Examples of redness These potential side effects include irritation, infection and prolonged redness. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026 Your skin needs time to acclimate, and pushing too hard too fast can cause redness and peeling that sets you back. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 But within a couple of weeks, my skin felt noticeably calmer—less redness, smoother texture, and overall more quenched. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026 The infection can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness
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Noun
  • Some doctors routinely laser lip lift scars at three to four weeks to reduce pinkness and head off hyperpigmentation.
    Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Sadie Sink’s allover wash of strawberry blonde color brings rosiness to her complexion and brings attention to her icy blue eyes.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But within days, that rosiness dissipated.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Considered a medium strength shower, the Lyrids lack the brightness and abundance that other showers provide.
    Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).
    Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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