REDNESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

redness

noun

Definition of redness

as in ruddiness

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Recent Examples of redness My skin doesn’t get irritated either, thanks to the green tea, which reduces redness and calms the skin barrier. — Jacqueline Tempera, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026 It’s further supported by soothing botanical ingredients like karanja oil and aloe oil, which help nourish the skin barrier, calm visible redness, and maintain hydration for more comfortable daily wear. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 In rare cases, the derm says, some people may have underlying skin conditions, such as atopic dermatitis or eczema, or even an allergy to the ingredients in certain lip products, which could exacerbate dryness and redness. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2026 Leftover detergent or fabric softener can irritate skin and cause itching or redness in some individuals. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness

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Noun

Some doctors routinely laser lip lift scars at three to four weeks to reduce pinkness and head off hyperpigmentation.

— Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
This shade is part of what draws me—and every visitor—back here again, for the pleasure of lounging around and pondering the pinkness of the beach, with occasional breaks for doing not much else.

— Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025

Definition of pinkness

Noun

Colquitt prefers cosmetics with a slight red tint, which suggest a rosiness normally imparted by the blood in our capillaries.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Sadie Sink’s allover wash of strawberry blonde color brings rosiness to her complexion and brings attention to her icy blue eyes.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of rosiness

Noun

What sets this story apart, Nakajima says, is that Nobita, a human, ends up beneath the waves because he was bathed in the glow of the Adaptation Ray.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Every nightfall is different — different seasonal colors, angels, weather, celestial glows, grasses and shadows.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

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