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ruddy

[ruhd-ee] / ˈrʌd i /


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Tracing lipstick’s ruddy arc across the years, we can see how wildly its meanings diverge.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Training her sights on a ruddy Sean Penn, Glaser remarked on Hollywood’s obsession with looking younger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

That makes “Folktales” decidedly more powdery than densely packed — it’s all ruddy cheeks, slo-mo camaraderie and the healing power of steering a dog sled through breathtaking terrain.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

Zia Tile has a catalog of 64 colors, and Case Study includes four new offerings — ruddy Pompeii; cool beige Dune; burnt orange Rust; and Elemental Blue, an Yves Klein-inspired cobalt shade.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

A breeze blew a few curled and ruddy leaves from the apple tree.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper




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