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Recent Examples of incarnadine
Ben Huberman, Longreads, 8 Sep. 2017
Adjective
The colors are too much for words: imperial purple, incarnadine orange, gold.
—Ben Huberman, Longreads, 8 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incarnadine
Adjective
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With a face as crimson as her hair, Ellen storms directly into her brother Colum’s (Séamus McLean Ross) office, demanding answers.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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For more casual luxury, The Spire Bar delivers handcrafted drinks and small plates beside a towering architectural beacon—ideal at golden hour when Camelback turns crimson.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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In a completely different genre and with a more traditional archival film approach, Sous la menace des Khmers rouges, la chute de l’ambassade de France fascinated me.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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Now, enough rambling and more rouging—below, our editors (and a few makeup artists) chat all things powder blush, including application tips and favorite products.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Antares’ reddish hue is also reflected in its name.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
27 July 2025
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Visual symptoms include the presence of discolored skin – which will appear a reddish brown and tends to be located near the ankles – flaking skin on the legs and feet, and leathery-looking skin.—
Rosie McCall,
Discover Magazine,
21 July 2025
Verb
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock. 5.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Firing off a Hinge message isn’t the same as blushing with a cutie on a kitchen counter.—
Kitty Ruskin,
Time,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Photographer Josh Dury captured a breathtaking view of Perseid meteors raining down alongside the glowing band of the Milky Way towards the Durdle Door rock formation on the coast of Dorset in the UK.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The company’s new Aura glasses ($385) change from cool blue to purple, ruby, and even crystal clear with the tap of a finger.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
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Trump won Missouri by 18.5 percentage points and 15.4 percentage points in 2016 and 2020, respectively, solidifying the state’s transformation from perennial bellwether to ruby-red bastion with a grassroots Republican base that is very supportive of the 45th president.—
David M. Drucker,
Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2021
Verb
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The skin often reddens; internal organs begin to fail.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
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The normally thick horizon haze could attenuate and redden the sun's light somewhat giving it the appearance of a narrow slice of cantaloupe melon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Incarnadine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incarnadine. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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