1
as in rebels
a person who rises up against authority
the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government
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2
as in communists
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 reds
Except there’s nothing boring about the pops and splashes of color, all blood-rich reds and luminous yellows that defy the murky greys that have come to define Hollywood in recent years.
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David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Shoppers can choose from a wide variety of colors (reds and pinks, yellows, whites), species (roses, orchids, tulips) and price points.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In those conditions, the longer-wavelength reds and oranges that remain after blue light is scattered can appear crisper and more vibrant.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Including the bluest of blues and reddest of reds.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Rather than leaning into the hearts, roses, and deep reds and pinks associated with Valentine’s Day, start by decorating with complementary colors.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The lobby and other public areas are sumptuous – with original floor-to-ceiling mahogany panelling, damask sofas in rich reds and antique chandeliers everywhere.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Old cementina tiles in soft reds, greens, and creams pattern the floors, while stone arches connect rooms and thick stucco walls curve seamlessly into the domed ceilings above.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Incorporate reds and golds into a traditional French manicure for a festive twist.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Shoppers can choose from a wide variety of colors (reds and pinks, yellows, whites), species (roses, orchids, tulips) and price points.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In those conditions, the longer-wavelength reds and oranges that remain after blue light is scattered can appear crisper and more vibrant.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Including the bluest of blues and reddest of reds.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Rather than leaning into the hearts, roses, and deep reds and pinks associated with Valentine’s Day, start by decorating with complementary colors.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
The lobby and other public areas are sumptuous – with original floor-to-ceiling mahogany panelling, damask sofas in rich reds and antique chandeliers everywhere.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Old cementina tiles in soft reds, greens, and creams pattern the floors, while stone arches connect rooms and thick stucco walls curve seamlessly into the domed ceilings above.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Incorporate reds and golds into a traditional French manicure for a festive twist.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
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Petro also urged the rebels to back efforts to replace coca crops in the northeastern Catatumbo region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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With Yemen challenged by the social and economic effects of a sporadic but ongoing civil war between Houthi rebels and the central government, conditions have proven difficult for Almatrahi and his family members to visit their homeland.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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And in the 1930s, there were a group of young, mostly Jewish kids who were communists.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Set against the backdrop of 1930s East London, the musical dramatizes a pivotal historical moment when over 100,000 residents – Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and everyday locals – united to oppose the rise of fascism in their neighborhood.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those funds often backed far-right Republican insurgents.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Amid the nods to social media and cancel culture and the shallow perils of modern celebrity, the image of Taylor-Joy’s disciplined group of insurgents, who speak in almost archaic, poetic dialogue, strikes a bracing contrast.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alouette and her comrades pursue a different life but do not seek it for everyone, which feels right not just for their era but for their experience of trauma.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wonder women in American history Who were most transformative female organizers, creators, activists, innovators, revolutionaries and trailblazers in American history?—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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With that mental reframing, the American (and then French and other) revolutionaries changed not just their own country, but the world.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Reds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reds. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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