as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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Recent Examples of ruddy
Earth's shadow slips from the lunar disk Earth's umbra will begin to slip from the lunar disk at 2:52 p.m. EDT (1852 GMT), revealing a bright crescent on the left edge of its disk that will grow to engulf the entirety of the moon's surface, banishing the ruddy glow of totality.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Jokes at their expense are easy and cheap, though each of these ruddy head wounds caps an individual story of insecurity and frail hope for more abundant days ahead.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 July 2025
As is steak house tradition, salads are mixed tableside, drinks are stiff and the beef is ruddy, or cooked to your liking.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Dec. 2024
But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Jokes at their expense are easy and cheap, though each of these ruddy head wounds caps an individual story of insecurity and frail hope for more abundant days ahead.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 July 2025
As is steak house tradition, salads are mixed tableside, drinks are stiff and the beef is ruddy, or cooked to your liking.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Dec. 2024
But then again, just about every orchestra was better off for having worked with Ozawa, whose performances melded gloss and ruddy viscerality.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddy
Adjective
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Hot black smoke socked her in the face; the staircase had become a glowing, spastic frenzy.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Republicans have long complained that Democrats have used the law to get winnable districts for their Black voters in red states that Republican-leaning white voters could never receive in blue states.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cops are looking for three men, along with a woman with red hair, according to law enforcement sources.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Atlassian — Shares of the workplace collaboration software company soared 23% after Atlassian unveiled rosy guidance for the full year.—
Davis Giangiulio,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Academics who have tested the impact of solutions journalism reveal a slightly less rosy picture but still have reported promising results.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When deep sleep is fragmented by alcohol, a warm bedroom or an inconsistent bedtime, the entire circuit falters and growth hormone output drops significantly.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Provide afternoon shade in warm climates.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both facilities with flush toilets were closed as of Saturday, but there are portable toilets with a hand-washing station.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Scrub the tank with the brush, let the water sit for about 20 minutes, and then flush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The homeowner described the gun used as a small black revolver with a brown handle.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect is described as in her 40s and about 5-foot-6 with a slender build, light complexion, long black hair and brown eyes.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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