as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
an incurable optimist sees the world through a rose-colored perspective
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Recent Examples of rose-colored
Light poured down the long hallway, dimpled and rose-colored, the dust from the carpet rising and falling.
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Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
And for many Chinese, mostly those left behind by the country’s dramatic, gilded transformation since economic reform, memories of Mao-era social equality, the exaltation of the working classes, and a national sense of common purpose are increasingly rose-colored.
—Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2016
Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
And for many Chinese, mostly those left behind by the country’s dramatic, gilded transformation since economic reform, memories of Mao-era social equality, the exaltation of the working classes, and a national sense of common purpose are increasingly rose-colored.
—Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose-colored
Adjective
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Downstairs, the Solarium serves breakfast (strong coffee, fresh fruit, and French-leaning pastries) in a bright, skylit setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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At Jil Sander, Belloti’s martini mood tried to perk things up, and makeup artist Lucia Pica translated it into neon red lips, much brighter than those that walked for Dolce & Gabbana (the brand’s own liquid lip in a brick-y shade called Audacity).—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her silver earrings and two rings—one on each hand—worked as a point of light and the final seal of a stylish outfit that places Ha in the spotlight as one of the most promising style stars.—
María Diez,
Glamour,
2 Mar. 2026
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In this erotic thriller, an American socialite (Jessica Chastain) has a dangerous affair with a promising Mexican ballet dancer (Isaac Hernández) who has entered the country illegally.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Further afield, Southeast Asian distributors are cautiously optimistic about what the WBD-Paramount Skydance deal means for their markets.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Before encountering the issue, NASA officials had appeared optimistic that a successful fueling test had set the stage for a March launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The specialty chemicals maker reported better-than-expected revenue and profit and rosy guidance.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Then at totality, watch how the shades of color morph on the lunar surface – from rosy-gray to pink to orange.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her hair was in the much deeper, golden tone that she’s been sporting of recent.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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They got married at the golden hour and stayed until late to shoot photos, their shadows beneath a stream of stars.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Rose-colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose-colored. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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