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
Both pair beautifully with MAC's rosy bronzer for multidimensional warmth.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The picture isn’t entirely rosy.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
As for glam, Chopra Jonas went minimalist, wearing her hair down with soft waves and a middle part and opting for signature makeup elements like bold brows, lined eyes, and a rosy lip.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Notably, Old Hollywood–era actor Jayne Mansfield opted for a pink bathroom carpet to match the plush, rosy theme of her famed Pink Palace in Los Angeles.
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India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rosy
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The picture isn’t entirely rosy.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
As for glam, Chopra Jonas went minimalist, wearing her hair down with soft waves and a middle part and opting for signature makeup elements like bold brows, lined eyes, and a rosy lip.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Notably, Old Hollywood–era actor Jayne Mansfield opted for a pink bathroom carpet to match the plush, rosy theme of her famed Pink Palace in Los Angeles.
—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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Its prebiotics give skin a glowing, youthful-looking complexion, while hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract deliver a burst of hydration to revive dry, dull skin.
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Barr’s less-than-glowing assessment of Blanche’s qualifications reads like a grudging employee review that recommends the lowest possible raise.
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Methane is widely regarded as one of the most promising fuels for reusable rockets and future interplanetary missions.
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But since train-and-pray programs are unlikely to close the construction talent gap, three other initiatives are more promising.
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Rigid beauty standards defined Victoria’s Secret in the peak of its mid-aughts glory, with girls watching rows of extra-small, tanned models at the annual fashion show.
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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.
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
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Green means habitable, yellow means moderately damaged, and red signifies that the building is unsafe.
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And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
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Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
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Thanks to a critical refueling stop in Delaware Bay, the ruddy turnstone shorebird manages to migrate thousands of miles each year to its breeding grounds in the high Arctic.
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Scotland away Scotland is set to make its first trip to the World Cup since 1998 with this ruddy pink-orange pinstripe design.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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