1
as in rebels
a person who rises up against authority
the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government
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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
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Recent Examples of reds
Available in six shades in total, from your reds to your pinks and peachy hues, this formula has an extremely light watery texture, delivering a juicy, satin finish.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Offering a wide shade range that includes everything from wearable nude colors to the bolder reds and pinks, this lightweight formula feels incredibly hydrating on the lips and deliver seriously impressive pigment after just a few minutes.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Expect elegant reds with notes of dark fruits, herbs, and a distinctive mineral backbone.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The northern vineyards produce rich, full-bodied reds with intense minerality, while the southern vineyards craft more elegant, softer expressions.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
All throughout the festival, guests are welcome to discover classic Napa reds while simultaneously immersing themselves in the South Florida food scene, with no shortage of refined dishes to sample from some of the state’s finest chefs.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Lately, deep reds have been trending in many realms of culture—think decor, fashion, and beauty.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
While the region, also called Toro (which means bull), is known for its punch-you-in-the-face reds, Calvo takes a softer approach, producing wines with more delicate structure and balance.
—Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Consider metallic accents, rich reds, deep greens, crisp blues, or simple and elegant whites.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Offering a wide shade range that includes everything from wearable nude colors to the bolder reds and pinks, this lightweight formula feels incredibly hydrating on the lips and deliver seriously impressive pigment after just a few minutes.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Expect elegant reds with notes of dark fruits, herbs, and a distinctive mineral backbone.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The northern vineyards produce rich, full-bodied reds with intense minerality, while the southern vineyards craft more elegant, softer expressions.
—Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
All throughout the festival, guests are welcome to discover classic Napa reds while simultaneously immersing themselves in the South Florida food scene, with no shortage of refined dishes to sample from some of the state’s finest chefs.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Lately, deep reds have been trending in many realms of culture—think decor, fashion, and beauty.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
While the region, also called Toro (which means bull), is known for its punch-you-in-the-face reds, Calvo takes a softer approach, producing wines with more delicate structure and balance.
—Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Consider metallic accents, rich reds, deep greens, crisp blues, or simple and elegant whites.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
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Troops unknowingly entered an apartment building next to insurgents, and al-Qaeda forces hurled a grenade through a sniper hole, injuring one of the SEALs, Elliott Miller (Cosmo Jarvis).—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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And when a couple of grenades are thrown into their space – because insurgents happen to be in the house next door – the action ratchets up and begins to spin out of control for the soldiers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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The movie is a roughly 90-minute real-time recreation of a real battle that Mendoza and his comrades fought while stationed there.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Once embedded within this team of intrepid reporters, Tomás learns more about newsgathering and radio broadcasting methods and starts to appreciate the value of what Weiner and his comrades are fighting for.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Reds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reds. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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