as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
Jokes at their expense are easy and cheap, though each of these ruddy head wounds caps an individual story of insecurity and frail hope for more abundant days ahead.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 July 2025
Summer visitors, on the other hand, can encounter a truly diverse array of species, with potential sightings spanning from the little blue heron to the ruddy turnstone.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
His ruddy complexion quickly disappeared and the color drained from his face and hands.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Wandering tattlers, the ruddy turnstone and a variety of other summer migrants will be found on our local beaches.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 July 2025
Summer visitors, on the other hand, can encounter a truly diverse array of species, with potential sightings spanning from the little blue heron to the ruddy turnstone.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
His ruddy complexion quickly disappeared and the color drained from his face and hands.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Wandering tattlers, the ruddy turnstone and a variety of other summer migrants will be found on our local beaches.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
Adjective
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Bloom walked the carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, absolutely glowing.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Like its predecessor, the new annex is a sleek, politely glowing object.—
Jackson Arn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
15 Dec. 2025
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The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Bongiovi wore a red, velvet suit with a skinny black tie to the premiere and the after-party.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As for glam, Tyla’s makeup, by artist Ngozi Edeme, featured a rosy blush with statement eyes and a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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China’s game plan The outlook is not all rosy for China.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The lookalike duo flashed their identical warm smiles while attending the Mothers & Daughters 4 Choice event back in '94.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Packed with visitors, flush with cash In 2019 and 2020, the number of migrants arriving in Bajo Chiquito began to explode, Dumasá said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, the concept is back, and flush with crypto cash.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let its crusty, golden-brown surface fool you—what lies beneath is a potentially delicious dish whose success depends on the decisions made and ingredients used along the way.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Green expertly applies fake eyelashes, thick foundation and a dessert brown eye look, while Messina goes to work piling tight curls atop my head.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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