Thesaurus results for REDDISH

reddish

adjective

Definition of reddish

as in crimson

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Recent Examples of reddish Coloration varies widely depending on species, ranging from reddish-brown to dark brown with yellow or orange bands. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Far from inferior, these trees, which can look like pines with long droopy needles and reddish-orange flowers, host a large diversity of bugs beyond Swiftiephylys, creating a popular hangout for the six-legged beasts. — Brad Balukjian, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026 Elderberry juice typically has a reddish glow due to the anthocyanins breaking down when reduced to liquid. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2026 The production of only eumelanin decreases in hot, dry regions, resulting in reddish body coloration, whereas the production of both types of melanin is reduced in very cold regions, resulting in pale body coloration. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reddish

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Adjective

In their offices, the sweeping staircase is hung with padded crimson velvet, and a colorful Venetian glass chandelier refracts rainbow light in a dining room lined and curtained in dazzling Cruella DeVil zebra stripes.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Baby Jay strutted around while hundreds of Kansas fans dressed in crimson and blue crowded around them.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of crimson

Adjective

The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
The simmering curry filled the air with the aroma of coconut milk and red curry paste, while chicken thighs were wet brined in a dining room booth.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 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