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
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.
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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
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
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This compact residence is packed with standout features such as double-paned glass doors and wall-to-wall windows that create a bright, open, airy feel.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Taken altogether, the designers believe their creation offers a promising alternative to far more expensive robots that require heavy-duty equipment and programming—often at exponentially higher cost.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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Businesses offering promising technologies are finding capital is available.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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For others, the outlook with therapy is more optimistic.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Mostly, investors have taken a more optimistic position that the final duties won’t be as draconian as those Trump initially proposed on April 2.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Advanced Micro Devices , whose customers include Microsoft and Meta, delivered on that enthusiasm, with a better-than-expected quarter and rosy guidance, which included a $700 million China headwind.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Gloria Cazares, whose daughter, Jackie, was killed at Robb Elementary School, becomes rosy and weeps at the sight of her photo.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2025
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Sunset Balayage Getty Images Getty Images If golden apricot is golden hour, our next trending shade evokes the similarly lovely glow that happens when the sun actually starts to set.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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However, Praia de São Lourenço on Santa Maria stands out with its rare golden color.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Rose-colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose-colored. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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