redness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of redness
before 900; Middle English rednesse, Old English rēadnes; see red 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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Visible pores, blackheads, blemishes, pigmentation, redness and scarring are all very normal for teenage skin, says Dr Kentley.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
You’re doing it wrong if you experience persistent tightness, burning, itching or redness, said Gohara, the dermatologist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
She had been using more topical steroids to manage her skin flares while working night shifts - but the redness had spread.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
"The president is using this treatment for one week, and the redness is expected to last for a few weeks."
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
His left eye had collapsed, a line of raw redness showing where the lid refused to close, and his gaze had lost its command.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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