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
Trust an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure the lamb is the perfect rosy pink in the center.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Ilia’s Multi Stick is a no-brainer for those after a no makeup-makeup look, giving a naturally rosy result.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, things are not so rosy with third-party games.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Things weren't exactly rosy between the colonists and their British rulers in the 1760s and '70s.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Ilia’s Multi Stick is a no-brainer for those after a no makeup-makeup look, giving a naturally rosy result.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, things are not so rosy with third-party games.
—Matt Kamen, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
Read more Boston Attacking Law Firms Attacks What Makes America Great | Opinion
Things weren't exactly rosy between the colonists and their British rulers in the 1760s and '70s.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
Adjective
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Several recent customers have left a glowing review to go along with their five-star rating.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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From dinner-friendly trousers to flowy tank dresses, these items are sweaty traveler-approved and have earned glowing reviews for keeping wearers dry even on balmy days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Accountant is hoping for at a second-place finish with a promising $23 million-$25 million after scoring strong reviews and exit scores, including an A- CinemaScore.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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This strategy is already showing a promising outcome.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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By all accounts, Woodson is a really bright football player.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2023
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Now, plenty of people will tell you that this is possibly a bit optimistic.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Equities have recovered a good portion of their losses since April 2 — the day President Donald Trump announced his new tariff policies — but investors may be too optimistic, since average tariffs in the U.S. are set to increase roughly tenfold versus 2024.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 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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Mars will rise in the eastern sky during the night, and can look a ruddy red color in telescopes and binoculars.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bleaching occurs when warmer ocean temperatures cause the expulsion of algae that live in the coral tissue.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Thus far, the message from the C-suite has been sanguine, with Imax on Wednesday insisting there would be no hit to its business from the U.S.-China trade war.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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As to whether the bad behavior that leads to domestic violence incidents in the first place will ever subside enough to give judicial systems in Colorado a chance to breathe, Mason was not sanguine.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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