as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
ruddy complexions run in the family
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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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In this model, the metal base smoothly tapers into a glowing glass orb not entirely unlike a UFO.Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
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Over the last several months, videos featuring advice on how to create and apply rice water to achieve glass skin and a glowing complexion have been viewed millions of times on TikTok alone.Alice Rosati, Vogue, 21 Oct. 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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Sabrina wore her dark tresses in a sleek crop, while her makeup consisted of a smokey eye, rosy blush and a deep brown lip.Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Oct. 2024
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Macon, Georgia: six lanes 'like Formula 1' and no sidewalks The data show a rosier situation for this year’s rural grant applicants.Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Fan is flush with new barbecue after two newbies, Bar-Q and Brickwood Barbecue, opened in recent weeks just a few blocks apart.Karri Peifer, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The art world is still flush from Paris fever, with international galleries vying for a foothold in the City of Light, particularly since Brexit in 2016 and the arrival of Art Basel Paris three years ago.Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Chief among them… year-round warm weather, a low cost of living, a foreign-resident-friendly tax system, one of the best banking systems in the world, a stable political situation, a bright economic outlook, and the world’s best program of discounts and perks for foreign retirees.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Many Midwestern cities, too, are expected to see temperatures 10 to 30 degrees warmer than usual for this time of year.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Brittany wore a kangaroo onesie and light brown winter boots.Raven Brunner, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Black, gray and brown feathers are produced by an entirely different pigment called melanin.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Ruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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