Examples of crimson in a Sentence
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2023
There are many reasons why fall getaways in the South are a good idea: the weather is finally getting cooler, the leaves are turning glorious shades of crimson and gold, and college football is kicking into full swing.
—Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
Step outside and you’re greeted with that sweet crisp weather, leaves turning a glorious shade of crimson and gold, and, of course, mountains and mountains of pumpkin-spiced everything.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
In fall, the trail will be enveloped in an explosion of color, with leaves transitioning to shades of gold, orange, and crimson.
—By
sunset, Sunset Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
Garcia’s face was getting swollen, puffing with crimson around the bridge of his nose.
—Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
Still, my family prefers a jar of clarified crimson, a clear cranberry hue.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2023
Fall’s most eclectic offerings offer a mystical effect with fantastical fringes, extravagant volumes and eye-catching crimson.
—Katelyn Gray, WSJ, 30 Sep. 2023
During fall, expect to see shades of crimson, orange, and yellow mingling across the faces of the hills.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
The camera pans to a view of the city from the taxidermist’s office: streaks of aircraft contrail piercing the sky, children queuing in formation on a volleyball court, the last bits of crimson daylight filtering into the valley.
—Hazlitt, 16 Nov. 2023
Under the glow of crimson light, Sofia Kourtesis holds a crowd of 200 fans in the palm of her hand.
—Isabelia Herrera, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2023
Cranberry Tart With Gingersnap Cookie Crust Aaron Hutcherson’s stunning but approachable dessert features a crimson curd and press-in gingersnap cookie crust.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2023
What truly stood out, however, was the plain crimson knitted jumper casually draped over her shoulders, adding a dash of personality into an otherwise classic look.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2023
The musician made the announcement by sharing a photo of the album's cover art, which consists of an image of a crimson red spider against a white backdrop.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
Bestsellers such as the 50-milliliter Magic Cream ($100) and Beauty Light Wand highlighters (from $42) feature Peter Pan’s Tinker Bell on the packaging, and the whimsical Beauty Wishes makeup bag ($48) in Tilbury’s signature crimson shade features the iconic pixie embellished in crystals.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2023
The bright orange belly of a Baltimore oriole, the gleaming crimson feathers of a summer tanager and the royal blue plumage of an indigo bunting are naturally eye-catching.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 July 2023
New York Times, 13 June 2022
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Word History
Noun, Adjective, and Verb
Middle English crimisin, from Old Spanish cremesín, from Arabic qirmizī, from qirmiz kermes
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1609, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimson. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
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