as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
The ruddy shelduck, or Tadorna ferruginea, is also known in India as the Brahminy duck, according to The Guardian, which reports the bird winters in southern Asia but breeds in Europe.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Feb. 2025
The Venice Prosecutor's Office has opened a probe into the killing of a rare ruddy shelduck that was seen dead in a video featuring President Donald Trumps' eldest son, in December, said La Nuova Venezia.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
No matter which big name is delivering them, a couple of ruddy Hulk smashes just aren’t enough.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
The carcasses appear to include an orange-brown ruddy shelduck, which is protected under Italian law.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Feb. 2025
The Venice Prosecutor's Office has opened a probe into the killing of a rare ruddy shelduck that was seen dead in a video featuring President Donald Trumps' eldest son, in December, said La Nuova Venezia.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
No matter which big name is delivering them, a couple of ruddy Hulk smashes just aren’t enough.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
The carcasses appear to include an orange-brown ruddy shelduck, which is protected under Italian law.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
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The vehicle has a long, low-slung exterior with a sculpted hood, a glowing 3D-effect grille, and sharp LED headlights that give it a high-tech, aggressive face.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.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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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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Microsoft also issued rosy guidance for the full year.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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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
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Celgene was newly flush with cash from rising sales of thalidomide.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
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There’s plenty of storage — the galley kitchen is flush with cabinets plus hallway closets and a walk-in for the primary bedroom — on top of the hardwood parquet flooring’s prewar charm.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
6 May 2025
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The Clara IEMs have a warm bass, a forward midrange and a silky treble that’s just sharp enough to bring the soundstage into perfect focus without making the listener’s brain work overtime top descramble distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The room, once decorated in severe tones of black and gray, has received a warm makeover, with bright paint and tropical mosaics.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Progressed photo used to show what Ava could look like Ava is a 9-year-old Hispanic female with straight brown hair and brown eyes, Austin police said.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Kasbah Reversible Leather Belt, $9 with coupon Get two looks for the price of one with this reversible leather belt, which is brown on one side and black on the other with a gold-colored buckle.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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