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Recent Examples of redness
Besides the cooling, calming eucalyptus oil, the cream also contains soybean and linseed oil to deeply moisturize the skin and leave it looking baby smooth, with no signs of dry patches, flakes, or redness in sight.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
But also a higher likelihood of irritation, including dryness, peeling and redness.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Doctors have thought that the immune system increases pain by causing inflammation, which is often experienced as redness and swelling.
—Geoffroy Laumet, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
The cop suffered a corneal abrasion, burning and redness to her eyes and pain to her face and head, according to the complaint.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
But also a higher likelihood of irritation, including dryness, peeling and redness.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Doctors have thought that the immune system increases pain by causing inflammation, which is often experienced as redness and swelling.
—Geoffroy Laumet, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
The cop suffered a corneal abrasion, burning and redness to her eyes and pain to her face and head, according to the complaint.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redness
Noun
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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
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But within days, that rosiness dissipated.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The decorative candle lanterns are perfect for patios, balconies, gardens, and stairways, adding a warm glow wherever they’re placed.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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