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
When Abbott Labs reported in January , the company gave a rosy outlook for 2025, projecting full-year organic sales growth in the range of 7.5% to 8.5%.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
The actor wore her long hair loose, with a subtle rosy cheek and lip.
—Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
The situation isn’t much rosier for new builds: Construction permits declined 1.7% in January from 12 months earlier, while housing starts were mostly flat, federal data showed Wednesday.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The rosier perspective came from the perception that human beings, to varying degrees, could shape their own lives.
—Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
The actor wore her long hair loose, with a subtle rosy cheek and lip.
—Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
The situation isn’t much rosier for new builds: Construction permits declined 1.7% in January from 12 months earlier, while housing starts were mostly flat, federal data showed Wednesday.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
The rosier perspective came from the perception that human beings, to varying degrees, could shape their own lives.
—Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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Getty Images Getty Images Just as glowing as Anderson herself is the actor's gratitude for this moment in her career.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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Also 6-foot-1, Turner did not come along with as glowing credentials.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Investment capital, research attention and talent all flow toward whatever seems most promising in the moment, potentially abandoning other valuable lines of inquiry.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even without championship hopes, a strong end to this season could help provide promising visions of Miami’s future as the team adjusts to its post-Jimmy Butler era.—
James Jackson,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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So, if and when Stafford and Kupp are traded from Los Angeles, perhaps the new duo of Rodgers and Adams could team up with bright, young star Puka Nacua and the rest of the Rams’ squad that won a playoff game in 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 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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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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In addition, survey assessments divided along political lines with Republicans maintaining some optimism, while Democrats and Independents were less sanguine.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The analyst community is generally less sanguine on the stock, however.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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