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
Despite the rosier outlook and a president eager for cheaper borrowing, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will almost certainly keep waiting.
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Quartz Staff, Quartz, 13 May 2025
Himalayan Salt The rosy hue of pink Himalayan salt comes from the minerals in the mines (mostly in Pakistan) from which it’s harvested.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Incorporating these symbols into jewelry meant that, say, a rosy ring with a ruby center gifted to a potential sweetheart was indeed loaded with meaning.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Intuit — Shares rallied nearly 8% after the tax software company issued a rosy full-year outlook.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Quartz Staff, Quartz, 13 May 2025
Himalayan Salt The rosy hue of pink Himalayan salt comes from the minerals in the mines (mostly in Pakistan) from which it’s harvested.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Incorporating these symbols into jewelry meant that, say, a rosy ring with a ruby center gifted to a potential sweetheart was indeed loaded with meaning.
—Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Intuit — Shares rallied nearly 8% after the tax software company issued a rosy full-year outlook.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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Eric Murphy, 35, proposed to Jasmin Lawrence, 29, last November in a small event with high production values: myriad candles, romantic lighting, flower petals covering the floor and a glowing orange heart as a backdrop.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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The most promising opportunities often lie at the intersection of significant pain and institutional blindness—where inefficiency has been accepted as inevitable.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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As of now, the seemingly inevitable mass adoption of electrification has yet to live up to the hype, internal-combustion engines continue firing on all cylinders, and hybrid technology appears to be the most promising path ahead.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.—
Joe Lorio,
Car and Driver,
5 Feb. 2023
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Marketers are preparing to take the next leap forward with AI. Boston Consulting Group’s annual survey of marketers found that 71% of CMOs plan to invest more than $10 million annually in generative AI over the next three years, and 83% are optimistic about the technology.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Woodson left Las Vegas optimistic about the conversation.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
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For a star, which can emit light at essentially all colors, this means sometimes its red light is bent toward you and blue is bent away, so the star appears ruddy.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2025
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Just after midnight early Friday, March 14, the moon cuts across part of Earth’s ruddy shadow.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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These warm doors can accelerate growth, shorten sales cycles and unlock strategic opportunities that cold outreach or paid ads rarely can.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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As a group, these officials have generally been more sanguine about Kennedy’s false claims about vaccines and autism than other researchers have.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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Sellers are much more sanguine about traditional TV ad time.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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