: 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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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lychee is a jewel-like tropical fruit with a thin, textured shell that ranges from blush pink to deep crimson.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Lenox, Massachusetts A mix of idyllic villages and pristine nature with a thriving art scene thrown in for good measure, The Berkshires region is dotted with lakes, mountains, and crimson and butterscotch leaves that tinge the autumn terrain.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 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
Two crimson cardinals perched on a mistletoe branch.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lychee is a jewel-like tropical fruit with a thin, textured shell that ranges from blush pink to deep crimson.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But Chappell was the queen of the castle from the start, stomping onstage to an orchestral metal fanfare, wearing a crimson pirate ensemble and her bat-wing fascinator.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Lenox, Massachusetts A mix of idyllic villages and pristine nature with a thriving art scene thrown in for good measure, The Berkshires region is dotted with lakes, mountains, and crimson and butterscotch leaves that tinge the autumn terrain.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2025.
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crimson
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: to make or become crimson
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