REDNESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

redness

noun

Definition of redness

as in ruddiness

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Recent Examples of redness Leftover detergent or fabric softener can irritate skin and cause itching or redness in some individuals. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 The niacinamide in the formula supports the skin barrier while minimizing inflammation, redness, and dark spots. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Another steered people to collagen creams for lifting, which included products for calming irritation and a cream formulated for reducing redness. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The report stated that a responding officer observed redness on the woman’s face and neck and felt the bump on the back of her head. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 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
This shade is part of what draws me—and every visitor—back here again, for the pleasure of lounging around and pondering the pinkness of the beach, with occasional breaks for doing not much else.

— Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025

Definition of pinkness

Noun

Colquitt prefers cosmetics with a slight red tint, which suggest a rosiness normally imparted by the blood in our capillaries.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
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

Definition of rosiness

Noun

It's also got a new Core Lighting Plus feature that adds vivid color to the screen, and the 1,000-nit peak-brightness display helps enhance contrast between the lightest and darkest tones.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
At this stage, astronomers can determine how the rock is spinning based upon changes in brightness.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

It’s perfectly designed for sipping cocktails under the warm glow of the hotel's signature red canvas awnings and people-watching as Paris’s most chic inhabitants walk by.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Gonzalez’s Instagram portfolio features a collection of similar skin-first looks, each with its own distinctive glow; the artist often favors radiant complexions over matte finishes.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

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