1
as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow
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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified
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Recent Examples of rosy
With overhauled visuals and modernized controls, Delta is intended as a reintroduction to the franchise for players with rosy memories of the now 20-year-old original, as well as an entry point for newcomers who might not even know what the series is after its extended absence in gaming culture.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Whether his lawsuit succeeds or not, Jones can probably expect a rosy business future.
—Arthur Allen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
The controller’s report is filled with detail, but paints an unrealistically rosy picture by pointing to ongoing state pre-funding efforts.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Although the leaves are edible, separating them intensifies the finished product’s pure rosy hue.
—Maggie Heyn Richardson, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Whether his lawsuit succeeds or not, Jones can probably expect a rosy business future.
—Arthur Allen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
The controller’s report is filled with detail, but paints an unrealistically rosy picture by pointing to ongoing state pre-funding efforts.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Although the leaves are edible, separating them intensifies the finished product’s pure rosy hue.
—Maggie Heyn Richardson, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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For 2025 skincare and beauty trends, natural glowing skin is still in, and that means a healthy skin barrier, and this philosophy extends far beyond facial care.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jepson returns with a glowing review of the player and suggests a deal can be done for £4million.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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As federal grants disappear and career prospects dim, our most promising scientists and engineers in cyber-critical fields will inevitably seek opportunities in other friendly and permissive countries with stable research funding and a strong national commitment.—
Denis Mandich,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Iran, by far the world’s largest Shiite-majority country, encouraged these groups—mostly Shiite minorities—by scouting them, nurturing the most promising, and building trust and fellow feeling.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their connection went much deeper than her bright eyes, soft features and radiant smile.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Heidi, 52, wore her wispy bangs parted down the middle, drawing attention to her eyes, lined with dark eyeliner, her rosy cheeks, and bright pink lip color.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Keegan, captain of England’s football team, ran it, wearing a shirt split down the middle with the black and white of Newcastle United and the red and white of Sunderland.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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No time is better than late summer to be optimistic about our sports teams, including both the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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They could also be set to task curing disease, discovering new technologies, and hastening the global transition to a green economy, according to their most optimistic proponents.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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Chester Arthur’s ruddy face is framed by lacy, drooping curtains.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Jokes at their expense are easy and cheap, though each of these ruddy head wounds caps an individual story of insecurity and frail hope for more abundant days ahead.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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This is because of the combination of warm soil and cooler air, which does not occur in the spring.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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With Ryan O’Neal as the conniving fool who social-climbs and lies his way through war and peace, Kubrick matches perfectly paced, often-hilarious satire with a sanguine view of human selfishness and impermanence.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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As usual, Goldfarb, who has run G-III for more than 50 years, is sanguine in that classic, Seventh Avenue way, that his business acumen would win out.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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