: 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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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
Come fall, the tree offers a stunning display of vibrant colors, showcasing shades of orange, crimson, and gold.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
At Vogue, everyone has a distinct point of view, but each editor was drawn to Comme Si’s crimson shirt to kick off the series.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Apr. 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
Nicole Kidman’s crimson Chanel pouf gown by Matthieu Blazy was not only not a flattering shape on her slender frame, the color overwhelmed her.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
Come fall, the tree offers a stunning display of vibrant colors, showcasing shades of orange, crimson, and gold.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Adjective
Hathaway strutted down the red carpet at the New York premiere in a crimson custom Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière gown.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
At Vogue, everyone has a distinct point of view, but each editor was drawn to Comme Si’s crimson shirt to kick off the series.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Apr. 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 9 May. 2026.
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crimson
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: to make or become crimson
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