1
as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow
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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
Microsoft also issued rosy guidance for the full year.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The singer kept the focus on her dress and hair with a soft glam look, featuring a rosy pink blush and baby pink lip gloss.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Picking the wrong blush can have your cheeks looking overly rosy or chalky.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
New home sales are rosier Elsewhere in the market, a different story is unfolding.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The singer kept the focus on her dress and hair with a soft glam look, featuring a rosy pink blush and baby pink lip gloss.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Picking the wrong blush can have your cheeks looking overly rosy or chalky.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
New home sales are rosier Elsewhere in the market, a different story is unfolding.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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While the country’s cuisine doesn’t enjoy a glowing international reputation, many of its most beloved dishes are simple, hearty and deeply rooted in local tradition.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This is hardly a glowing endorsement from the network that, after 13 seasons, took the unprecedented decision to recast RHONY — a show that was once the jewel in the franchise’s crown — around a new group of women.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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These three forces coming together certainly bodes a promising outcome for this venture.—
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The idea the experience sparks — a titillating rendezvous with the naked man at the bottom of her sake glass, Jane would never — is enough to kickstart her writing, at least to spit out some very promising pages.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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While cruises claimed over half of Greenland’s total tourism numbers in 2023, the future looks bright for air travel.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 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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Nobody really knows, but to be happy, the key is to be optimistic.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Still, Smith is optimistic about the team’s outlook.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
22 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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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
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Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Paul Altieri, founder and CEO of Bob’s Watches, struck a more sanguine note.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments Some economists read Wednesday’s GDP report with a slightly more sanguine tone.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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