: 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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Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
Bordeaux red and orange-toned crimson are replacing cherry red, which Becker said is beginning to feel tired and overdone.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 May 2025
The crimson tips of giant tube worms waggled in the current, tangling around clusters of mussels.
—Maya Wei-Haas, New York Times, 2 May 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
Related Articles The winter 2025 collection includes seamless designs in colors like crimson and cream, launching Dec. 3, with Forest Green debuting on Dec 12.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
Bordeaux red and orange-toned crimson are replacing cherry red, which Becker said is beginning to feel tired and overdone.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
In this case, Ortega was sporting the slouchy Kyle shoulder bag with gunmetal hardware, further accessorizing the $295 purse with a thin crimson scarf by the same brand.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 May 2025
The crimson tips of giant tube worms waggled in the current, tangling around clusters of mussels.
—Maya Wei-Haas, New York Times, 2 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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crimson
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: to make or become crimson
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