: of the color crimson
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Verb
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Niagara Falls has long been a must-visit destination, and fall is arguably the best time to visit, as the cool waterfall mist rises against a backdrop of orange, gold, and crimson.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Her makeup included timeless elements from her bold brows and lined eyes to the splash of color that was added with her bold crimson lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 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
From a purple-pod terminalia tree a crimson-breasted shrike pontificated at us.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Niagara Falls has long been a must-visit destination, and fall is arguably the best time to visit, as the cool waterfall mist rises against a backdrop of orange, gold, and crimson.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Her makeup included timeless elements from her bold brows and lined eyes to the splash of color that was added with her bold crimson lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2025.
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crimson
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: to make or become crimson
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