as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pentecostal revival meeting lights and condominium-sale advertisements illuminate the city, leaving a ruddy glow along the highway.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
As is steak house tradition, salads are mixed tableside, drinks are stiff and the beef is ruddy, or cooked to your liking.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Dec. 2024
But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Pentecostal revival meeting lights and condominium-sale advertisements illuminate the city, leaving a ruddy glow along the highway.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
As is steak house tradition, salads are mixed tableside, drinks are stiff and the beef is ruddy, or cooked to your liking.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Dec. 2024
But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
Adjective
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While Pritzker has higher approval ratings than Johnson, neither politician is getting glowing reviews from city or state residents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Many fans call this one of the most underrated comedies out there, and Season 2 is getting glowing reviews once again.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Letizia paired the sandals with & Other Stories’ cotton midi wrap dress in red, cut with a crossover neckline, short wide sleeves and a self-tie belt at the waist, with soft gathers through the bodice and skirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The best blushes for mature skin don’t just add a rosy wash of color.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Other makeup elements, provided by artist Alex Babsky, included bold brows and lined eyes with a muted rosy lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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It can be used in many ways, including to clean surfaces, wash laundry, wipe windows, flush out faucets, and even cleanse fresh fruits and vegetables.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The neighborhood was one of the most artistically flush, self-sustaining Black communities on the West Coast until a 1949 urban renewal plan kickstarted the displacement and neglect still going on today.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The main drawing room on the first floor is dominated by two 1960s Italian chandeliers, and there are deep brown leather club chairs and brightly upholstered slipper chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rotate baking sheets top to bottom and front to back and continue to bake galettes until crust is deeply golden brown, 15–20 minutes.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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