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So too an equilateral triangle of bright stars; Procyon in Canis Minor, reddish Betelgeuse in Orion and Sirius in Canis Major.—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Their spongy, reddish bark can grow to 2 feet thick.—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Diseases to look out for in dragon fruit include stem canker, stem soft rot, Bipolaris cactivora (which causes rapid black-brown spotting on fruit and stems), and Anthracnose (which causes reddish-brown, sunken-in spots on stems and fruit).—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Deep reddish brown already looks incredibly rich, but adding major balayage in lighter shades with warm tones, such as golden reds or caramel, really freshens it up for spring and summer.—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reddish