as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
His subordinates nicknamed him Pig for his jowls and ruddy cheeks.
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
This is really nothing more than a fancy demonstration of glorified gardening with ruddy cheeked green thumbers debating the merits of one long-Latin named dahlia or mallow over another.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 16 June 2024
Afterwards, guests congregate together outside in the fresh air for a tea or juice, wearing nothing but a ruddy glow.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 7 May 2024
Wilma looked serene and a little ruddy cheeked — a natural reaction to refrigeration, services manager Katey Houston said.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
This is really nothing more than a fancy demonstration of glorified gardening with ruddy cheeked green thumbers debating the merits of one long-Latin named dahlia or mallow over another.
—Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 16 June 2024
Afterwards, guests congregate together outside in the fresh air for a tea or juice, wearing nothing but a ruddy glow.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 7 May 2024
Wilma looked serene and a little ruddy cheeked — a natural reaction to refrigeration, services manager Katey Houston said.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
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Revitalize Your Skin With AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum Unveil a glowing complexion with the AXIS Y dark spot correcting glow serum.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Also for gamers, my glowing review of the new Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6.Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 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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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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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
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The top 10 on the U.K. albums chart is flush with half a dozen new entrants, and the rockers come in last among all of them.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The expense of buying both land and constructing a new building can seem insurmountable – particularly when the market is flush with homes ready for purchase.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 5 Oct. 2024
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This hooded jacket has the brand’s signature Omni-Heat technology, which will keep you warm and dry in unpredictable weather.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The state will see sunny and warm temperatures with highs in the 70s, the weather service said.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Contrary to the name, those bears can sometimes be brown.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The mega coral is mostly brown, but has some splashes of bright reds, yellows, and blues.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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