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verb

Definition of crimsonnext
as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said

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crimson

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adjective

as in reddish

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Recent Examples of crimson
Verb
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 Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson. — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The crimson custom Versace gown, which was designed by Gianni Versace, has cemented itself in fashion lore with its ruched plunging neckline, daring thigh-high slit, and a backless design held together with criss-cross straps. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026 The local specialty to try here is gamba roja, crimson shrimp caught daily from nearby waters. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crimson
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crimson
  1. blush
  2. reddish
  3. glow
  4. red
  5. flush
  6. ruby
  7. bloodred
  8. sanguineous
Verb
  • Like the squeezy dumpling, this one has a blushing cartoon face and accompanying tan steamer basket.
    — Eva Flowe October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Elsewhere, Julia Fox erupted on the scene, sporting skinny brows, overly blushed cheeks, black liner and glossed lips, no less.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of blush
Adjective
  • Perhaps one day someone will ask the same of whoever decided Real Madrid should have reddish-pink stripes on their kit.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Opening a Bible that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson, staff at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2011 discovered a reddish-blond hair pressed between the pages.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of reddish
Verb
  • Happily, though, the Gulf Coast sunsets here will glow all year round.
    — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • On one, Basquiat made the figure menacing, with glowing red eyes, while another iteration appears almost nervous.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow
Adjective
  • Then, Prince William (Freddie Meredith) and Kate (Annabel Marlow) appeared, also with a red envelope in hand.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of red
Verb
  • Saliva constantly flushes food debris and buffers acid, so chronic dryness tilts the environment toward decay.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Staying hydrated keeps the mouth moist and flushes away debris and bacteria.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
Adjective
  • Next to the ruby-red Majorelle bar, L’Asiatique restaurant, with its Ming Dynasty–style chairs and black lacquer tables, is a vision of Deco decadence.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The Institute of Agriculture notes that there are a few hummingbirds that surface between November and late March in Tennessee and other Southern states, but these birds are not typically ruby-throat hummingbirds.
    — Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Definition of ruby
Adjective
  • Nancy Reagan stood by in her bloodred dresses, red as an AIDS ribbon, red as gore.
    — Grant Sutton, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2022
Definition of bloodred
Adjective
  • The viral TikTok dance sensation inspired by Wednesday star Jenny Ortega’s quirky moves that is set to the sanguineous 2011 Lady Gaga song has blown up so big that even Mother Monster couldn’t resist throwing her black veil into the ring.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2022
Definition of sanguineous

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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimson. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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