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
But, the sentiment on social media, particularly from Rebels fans, paints a different, less rosy picture.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
On the eastern side of the island, past the town of Agios Nikolaos, this rosy pink home sits perched on the Mirabello Gulf and offers complete privacy.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
According to Sosnick, investors today may be too focused on companies’ rosy short-term guidance and assuming the good times will last — one of the many follies of those who got burned in 2000.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
To complement her classically chic ensemble, Apple wore her hair straight and parted in the middle (reminiscent of her mom's signature style) along with smoky, winged liner and a rosy lipstick shade.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
On the eastern side of the island, past the town of Agios Nikolaos, this rosy pink home sits perched on the Mirabello Gulf and offers complete privacy.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
According to Sosnick, investors today may be too focused on companies’ rosy short-term guidance and assuming the good times will last — one of the many follies of those who got burned in 2000.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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The Sunshine State is a glowing example of fiscal responsibility with a reputation for keeping taxes low and the budget balanced, securing a stable long-term future.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Neither was a glowing example of how to win in the playoffs, but the Sabres deserve full marks for sticking with it and taking over the game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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George’s option from Chelsea is around £25m but, despite some promising cameos, the 20-year-old has yet to force his way into Moyes’ starting line-up.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Efforts to stop a California industrial disaster were set on a potentially promising new path on Sunday, officials said, revealing that crews discovered a possible pressure-relieving crack in the tank behind a toxic chemical leak in Orange County, where 50,000 people remain evacuated.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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The bright shades of this comfy wedge sandal instantly make simple summer outfits look more fun, and unlike most wedges, these are actually built for walking without that teetering feeling.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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In the lounge room, beige sofas bordered a deep-red Oriental rug worn smooth in places by years of use.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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For many, Everlane represents the optimistic millennial ideal that consumers could shop their way to sustainability.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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The overall mood feels expressive, relaxed and optimistic, with clothing designed for movement, travel, modern summer living and, most importantly, fun.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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These are massive stars in their later stages, swollen and ruddy, shining bright across the cosmos.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The color is a deep, ruddy amber brown, and the nose is full of alcohol and oak.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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Insider tip Stephanie, the innkeeper, is an innkeeper in the truest sense—warm, soft-spoken, and genuinely concerned about guests’ well-being.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In warm weather, your kitchen can get unpleasantly hot when cooking in a standard oven.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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