as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
an incurable optimist sees the world through a rose-colored perspective
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Recent Examples of rose-colored
And for many Chinese, mostly those left behind by the country’s dramatic, gilded transformation since economic reform, memories of Mao-era social equality, the exaltation of the working classes, and a national sense of common purpose are increasingly rose-colored.
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Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2016
The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Nick Frisch, Foreign Affairs, 17 May 2016
The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rose-colored
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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the six conversations below, some of this year's most promising and ambitious chefs discuss everything from overcoming self-doubt during their first year in business to the work of preserving and amplifying their culture.Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
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Darius Slay batted down Bryce Young’s fourth-down attempt two plays later, securing the ninth-straight victory for an 11-2 team that just got a sneak preview of how its promising season can end.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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But behind the rosy corporate spin, there were some red flags.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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In retrospect, the Coast Guard’s aviation planning was saddled with optimistic assumptions about Coast Guard base capabilities, base consolidation expectations and rosy operational cost projections.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Brush with the egg and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
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While yaks typically have dark brown coats, some are gray, and the rarest of all are golden brown or white.Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Rose-colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rose-colored. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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