1
as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow
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2
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
To the president's annoyance, surprisingly solid economic statistics have failed to persuade many Americans to adopt a rosier outlook.
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Susan Page, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Some even rosier estimates have put the figure closer to 50%.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The defense tech company also gave rosy guidance for full-year revenue.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
At least, that was the rosy view in the planning sessions.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
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Susan Page, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Some even rosier estimates have put the figure closer to 50%.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The defense tech company also gave rosy guidance for full-year revenue.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
At least, that was the rosy view in the planning sessions.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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As for glam, Hudson’s makeup artist, Naoko Scintu, executed a glowing visage.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, skin was kept fresh and glowing—thanks in large part to Furtuna Skin’s lineup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bugbears of this season — wasting promising chances (though Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce deserves credit for many of those) and some vulnerability to counter-attacks — remained.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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One particularly promising trend is barbecue joints baking their own bread, like Goldee’s BBQ in Fort Worth and Smokemade Meats + Eats in Orlando.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
15 Dec. 2025
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The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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This delectable tropical scent achieves both, transporting me to a sunnier, brighter place with each light layer of its coconut and mango notes.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Its nearly 100-year-old grandeur is complemented by bright, contemporary updates, such as a white kitchen and chic light fixtures.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Why is everyone dressed in red?—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Timeless wood pieces, plush armchairs and headboards, and earthy yet optimistic color palettes (think ivory, spring green, tawny brown, and bronze) are both serene and cozy, without feeling dusty or overly trendy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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But many believers and UAP disclosure proponents remain optimistic.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pentecostal revival meeting lights and condominium-sale advertisements illuminate the city, leaving a ruddy glow along the highway.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tea is presented alongside the ritualistic high pour synonymous with Moroccan tradition, which is not only an enjoyable spectacle, but a gesture of warm welcome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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This week’s storms are especially welcome because the statewide snowpack has been lagging after weeks of unusually warm, dry weather.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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