Thesaurus results for RUBY

ruby

adjective

Definition of ruby

as in crimson

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Recent Examples of ruby Manchin has held that seat since 2010, repeatedly defeating Republican candidates in what has become a ruby-red state. — Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2023 As two chickens look on, the ruby-red slipper-shoe of a woman (Rosa) steps out the door. — Vulture, 6 Jan. 2023 Chung says that the restaurant remained takeout-only throughout the pandemic and never reinstated dine-in service, despite its roomy ruby-red booths. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Dec. 2022 The ruby-red rectangle houses the wonderful fragrance, and is capped by a gold bar. — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for ruby

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruby

Adjective

The foliage turns a crimson shade in the fall, which gives the plant its less-than-peaceful name.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of crimson

Adjective

The dish earns its name from the reddish-brown sauce (reminiscent of barbecue sauce) made with a generous amount of butter, Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.

— Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Peach trees only produce fruit on one-year-old wood, which will look thin and reddish brown.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026

Definition of reddish

Adjective

This Lulus dress looks almost identical to the style spotted on Middleton from the flutter sleeves to the statement-making white and red floral pattern.

— Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Balogun, who saw his red-card suspension set aside enabling him to play in Monday night’s win-or-done match.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026