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
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
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
Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose-colored
Adjective
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Owns a favorable athletic profile for a mid-skill with bright green speed and explosion scores.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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There are also some bright and cheerful-looking design elements such as colorful military campaign ribbons on the flags.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Netflix is developing a Pride and Prejudice series with a promising cast that includes Emma Corrin as Elizabeth and Jack Lowden as Darcy.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Women's health tech faces a trust gap Even with these promising results, trust remains a major barrier in women's health technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump, who calls FIFA President Gianni Infantino a friend, is optimistic about the global turnout for next year’s World Cup, even as his ongoing trade policies continue to impact a range of countries, several of which are expected to compete in the tournament.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
22 July 2025
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Looking forward, Brocks is optimistic about how treatment options might improve for people with dry eye disease.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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But this year, even among Republicans, views on immigration have grown significantly rosier – 64% of Republicans now believe immigration is a good thing, a 25-point jump from June of 2024.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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While Massachusetts had a rosy year in 2024 statistically, it was still affected by overall crime trends nationally, including a rise in shoplifting.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Transfer the pan to a 400°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Rose-colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose-colored. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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