crimsons

present tense third-person singular of crimson
as in blushes
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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Verb
  • Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.
    William Earl, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
  • While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Cowboys fans hoping the team flushes Dak, the way the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson, are better off hoping for a Texas snow storm in July.
    Mac Engel September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After charging in direct sunlight, the glass ball glows for eight hours through the night for a touch of ambiance in your outdoor space.
    Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • At his best, Stevenson glows with charisma.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Crimsons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimsons. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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