Thesaurus results for REDDISH

reddish

adjective

Definition of reddish

as in crimson

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Recent Examples of reddish The effect is a deep red color; reddish light is generally the only visible light that reaches the moon after sunlight is scattered by the Earth's atmosphere. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 During the eclipse, Earth’s shadow will appear reddish orange on the lunar surface because of the way Earth’s atmosphere scatters light from the sun. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Oxygen typically produces green and red colors, while nitrogen can create blue, pink and reddish-purple hues. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 In this case, Earth will pass between the moon and the sun, casting a reddish-orange shadow onto our closest neighbor. — Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reddish

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Adjective

The local specialty to try here is gamba roja, crimson shrimp caught daily from nearby waters.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Each have had their standout looks, from King’s sheer Miu Miu florals to Williams’ crimson throwback ode to Bullock, but the asymmetrical drop-waist lacy gown Kidman wore to the Los Angeles premiere on Monday teased more than just the film.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of crimson

Adjective

As Florian Wirtz was substituted during Liverpool’s 2-2 opening day draw at Newcastle United, the German midfielder sat on the bench, retrieved a bottle of dark red liquid, and began to drink.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The main colors here are black and white, with flashes of red and blue.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of red

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