: 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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Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Their golf ball-sized flowers are rich crimson-red, and they’re borne on 12-inch stems that shoot out of the ground almost overnight, then open their floral display without any leaves.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
This variety also has crimson stems.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Structured wool and felt tunic dresses and quilted coat-like bubble skirts commanded attention in shades of earthy russet, maize yellow, lacquered crimson and dusty mint green.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Their golf ball-sized flowers are rich crimson-red, and they’re borne on 12-inch stems that shoot out of the ground almost overnight, then open their floral display without any leaves.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Whether through bold color, like a crimson red trench, or thoughtful updates to classic silhouettes, such as their bestselling scarf coat with wraparound fringing (as seen here on Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo), the label knows how to balance statement with wearability.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
This variety also has crimson stems.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Kalen DeBoer went from hot seat to crimson ottoman at the end of September, when No. 17 Alabama pushed past No. 5 Georgia at Sanford Stadium.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimson. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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crimson
2 of 2 verb
: to make or become crimson
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