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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
That's not entirely true, say historians, and one of several myths about Thanksgiving that paints a deceptively rosy narrative, often overlooking how Native people suffered death, disease, enslavement or forced relocation by white European settlers.
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John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Hims & Hers also forecast rosy full-year and current-quarter revenue guidance.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The former Pussycat Doll wore her dark tresses in a sleek updo, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and winged eyeliner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Companies claim that healthcare cost inflation will stabilize to around 4% although their own history and estimates from pharma and health insurance companies contradicts this rosy assumption.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Hims & Hers also forecast rosy full-year and current-quarter revenue guidance.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The former Pussycat Doll wore her dark tresses in a sleek updo, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and winged eyeliner.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Companies claim that healthcare cost inflation will stabilize to around 4% although their own history and estimates from pharma and health insurance companies contradicts this rosy assumption.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rosy
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Nearly two decades later, after discussing a promising new investigative technique called genetic genealogy at a family reunion, Jack searched online for genetic genealogists and learned about CeCe Moore, a pioneering DNA sleuth who, at that time, had helped to solve dozens of cases.KC Baker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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For years, overshadowed by its neighboring emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is now stepping into the spotlight as one of the UAE’s most promising real estate hotspots for property investors.Arash Jalili, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Clear conditions are best to take a peek at the bright lights.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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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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The Hollywood Reporter’s own Wizard of Odds, Scott Feinberg, ranked it a far more optimistic 6th out of his top 10.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
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Not engaging Zoomers is clearly not an option, especially considering that, based on the PwC report mentioned above, younger generations are way more optimistic about the influence of AI on the global job market and are generally more prepared to upgrade their skills when necessary.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
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He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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These ruddy spots, some of which are likely cryovolcanoes that erupt frosty sludge, suggest Europa’s ice shell is churning as cold material sinks and warmer pockets rise to the surface.Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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Anderson shelters, which were constructed in house’s gardens and backyards, were so cold and damp that some opted to stay inside in their warm beds during air raids.Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Upon closer inspection, however, some economists, tax experts and restaurant union and industry officials aren’t quite so sanguine about the latest iterations.Bob Woods, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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The dual coach was more sanguine than his kinetic soulmate Stokes.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Rosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rosy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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