: of the color crimson
Examples of crimson in a Sentence
Verb
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Their bodies are covered in grayish-brown feathers, except for a patch of crimson on their heads.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Plenty of other brands, including Oris, Tudor, Rolex, and Hermès, chose red dials and/or straps for select models, infusing the market with quite the crimson tide, more impressive than anything in recent memory.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Other key neutrals are navy (especially paired with crimson), olive (for a pop of nostalgic color) and gray and black.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Their bodies are covered in grayish-brown feathers, except for a patch of crimson on their heads.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
For a simple garden, a trellis of crimson seedless table grapes perfectly complements a display of ancient fruits.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Plenty of other brands, including Oris, Tudor, Rolex, and Hermès, chose red dials and/or straps for select models, infusing the market with quite the crimson tide, more impressive than anything in recent memory.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson.
—Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimson. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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crimson
2 of 2 verb
: to make or become crimson
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