: of the color crimson
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Verb
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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Melissa Epifano, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Our crush on all things red isn’t coming to an end anytime soon, with more fall-like hues of burgundy and cherry red extending the color trend’s staying power beyond crimson that marked the last few seasons.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The train itself will be highly opulent with a pale blue, crimson and gold exterior, and interiors decked out with Eastern art pieces.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The same gochugaru, or red-pepper powder, that stains crimson a head of napa cabbage kimchi is also used in other banchan, various dressed salads called muchims and uplifting jorims, or braises.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
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Noun
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Corduroy Slim Pant Winter calls for earthy shades like crimson, olive green, brown, and mustard yellow — a.k.a.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Our crush on all things red isn’t coming to an end anytime soon, with more fall-like hues of burgundy and cherry red extending the color trend’s staying power beyond crimson that marked the last few seasons.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Red Studded Cold Cup: 24-ounce cold cup adorned with crimson red studs.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
The train itself will be highly opulent with a pale blue, crimson and gold exterior, and interiors decked out with Eastern art pieces.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The same gochugaru, or red-pepper powder, that stains crimson a head of napa cabbage kimchi is also used in other banchan, various dressed salads called muchims and uplifting jorims, or braises.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimson. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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crimson
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: to make or become crimson
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