redness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of redness
before 900; Middle English rednesse, Old English rēadnes; see red 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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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
Notably, the medication did not meaningfully change visible symptoms such as redness or swelling.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
I spotted women glowing with post-laser redness everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
With my teeth, I pull the hair tie off my wrist and whip my head back up, hoping that the redness is gone.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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