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
The rosy outlook was partially due to the success of its subsidiary brand, Hollister, which saw its sales jump 23% compared to the same period a year prior.
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Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Wells Fargo sees a rosy outlook ahead for Mondelez International .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Even using schizophrenic math and rosy economic assumptions, there's no scenario in which this bill doesn't increase our deficits every year that Trump is President and Mike Johnson is Speaker.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Student Loan Forgiveness Processing Through PSLF Buyback Remains Slow
While IDR application processing appears to be slowly ramping up, the Department of Education posted less rosy figures for the PSLF Buyback program.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
Wells Fargo sees a rosy outlook ahead for Mondelez International .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Even using schizophrenic math and rosy economic assumptions, there's no scenario in which this bill doesn't increase our deficits every year that Trump is President and Mike Johnson is Speaker.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Student Loan Forgiveness Processing Through PSLF Buyback Remains Slow
While IDR application processing appears to be slowly ramping up, the Department of Education posted less rosy figures for the PSLF Buyback program.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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The incoming and outgoing CEOs both had glowing words for each other on Tuesday.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Keeping skin soft, smooth, glowing—and protected against UV rays—should be at the top of your summer priority list.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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His firing came on the same day two of the team’s most promising young stars, outfielder James Wood and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, made the National League All-Star team for the first time.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Stark noted that ascension has made Suarez one of the most promising pending free agents in the sport.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Not to mention, the pastry pink shade is perfect for bright, colorful summer outfits.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Snag them in this classic black color, or choose from 21 other color options, including bold patterns and bright hues.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 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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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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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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Warm Oak Cabinets Are Back—and More Modern Than Ever Best Wall Colors for Wood Cabinets with Red Undertones To balance ruddy brown tones in cherry and red oak cabinetry, designer Sarah Kahn Turner of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath goes for warm, saturated colors tempered with gray.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 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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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Shelton, who was sanguine about having to come back to beat Hijikata on Friday, said that adjusting to different conditions and regulations was all part of being a tennis player.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Elsewhere, however, other investors are more sanguine toward markets.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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