Synonyms of reds

reds

noun

plural of red

1

as in rebels

a person who rises up against authority

the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rebels
• insurgents
• revolutionaries
• revolters
• mutineers
• revolutionists
• insurrectionists
• challengers
• resisters
• anarchists
• radicals
• oppositionists
• insurrectionaries
• recusants
• resistants
• extremists
• discontents
• refusers
• defiers
• anarchs
• insubordinates
• malcontents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supporters
• patriots
• loyalists
• counterrevolutionaries
• counterrevolutionists
• counterinsurgents

2

as in communists

capitalized an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

the story of John Reed, the only American Red buried within the Kremlin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• communists
• comrades
• socialists
• commies
• pinks
• radicals
• leftists
• lefties
• Bolsheviks
• Marxists
• pinkos
• social democrats
• Stalinists
• Trotskyites
• extremists
• Trotskyists
• revolutionaries
• Leninists
• Maoists
• revolutionists
• Leninites

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• capitalists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reds

Her paintings are often rich and bright in colors, with sky blues sitting atop grass green or bright reds paired with orange. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Matte fabrics give a palette of jewel tones and contrasting reds a cozy, plush appearance, while glossy surfaces make the same combination feel more futuristic. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Those ideal fall conditions could help foliage really pop, especially the reds. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

From the end of September through October, yellows, reds, and oranges light up the region, turning it into a true autumnal paradise. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026

In vibrant blues and sunset oranges, maroon reds and forest greens, the panels pay homage to the Zoot Suiters, indigenous tribes such as the Nisenan from Nevada City and the UFW march that came to Southside Park in August, 2022. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

After spending much of the year in bright tomato reds and pretty, polished pinks, the actor and singer has gone several shades deeper for fall, courtesy of longtime nail artist Tom Bachik. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026

After all, Johnson's own manicurist, Ashlie Johnson, previously told Allure that bright reds with a slightly orange undertone (also known as tomato red) can bring life to a manicure. — Ana Morales, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026

Enhance fall hues with chrome powders, adding a metallic edge to rich reds and plums. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026