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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
the merry, red, smiling face of Santa Claus
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the streams of red lava were especially spectacular at night
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as in rebel
a person who rises up against authority
the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government
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as in communist
capitalized
an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
the story of John Reed, the only American Red buried within the Kremlin
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Recent Examples of red
Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Say hello to the perfect pink-red color to jump into the spring season with a bright outlook.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
As a result, some mining firms are being dragged deeper into the red.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
But these global norms offer a fresh perspective on what raising kids can look like outside of our red, white, and blue bubble—and might even encourage parents to experiment with parenting styles TKTK.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Say hello to the perfect pink-red color to jump into the spring season with a bright outlook.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
The reds and oranges are from iron; the blues and bright greens are from copper; manganese produces black and brown.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
As a result, some mining firms are being dragged deeper into the red.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red
Adjective
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As for glam, Hudson’s makeup artist, Naoko Scintu, executed a glowing visage.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, skin was kept fresh and glowing—thanks in large part to Furtuna Skin’s lineup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
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semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, the Kremlin was forced to evacuate and grant asylum to its Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad, as he was toppled by rebel forces.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Only a few of her captors speak French, so most of her days are spent nonverbally (and Depardon reinforces the isolation by not subtitling the rebels’ dialogue in their native language).—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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The postponement comes as the island nation's communist-run government endures its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The development comes as the US attempts to cut its long-time communist foe Havana off from receiving oil deliveries from its regional neighbors, a move that has exacerbated a long-standing fuel crisis on the Caribbean island.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
15 Dec. 2025
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The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The series is equal parts sweeping romance and searing exploration of fame and family in the social media age.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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The success of the entire mission and the lives of his fellow warriors hinged on Eric’s ability to take searing pain.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her move caps a remarkable two years for the insurgent right-wing party, rebranded from Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party, which has led every opinion poll for the past 10 months and is widely seen as a serious contender to form the next government.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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If enough Boca Raton voters are fed up with this ugly trend — and strong signs show an anti-incumbent backlash in the city — the insurgent Liebelson could win.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the pilot, Dutton meets with an old comrade from his days as a Navy SEAL who gradually recruits him into their four-person Marshal team.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Selfless sacrifice in order to stay with his comrades, stay with his unit until the very end.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Red.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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