: of the color crimson
Examples of crimson in a Sentence
Verb
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
The collection is centered on a color palette of rich blues and browns with pops of pear green, crimson and butter yellow and also includes straw totes and a variety of bucket, trucker and baseball hats.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Though Ross, originally played in the movies by William Hurt until his death in 2022, sports a crimson look when hulked-out rather than the normal green hue.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
Colors include crimson, nori green, bronze and black, as well as paisleys, florals and patterns.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
The collection is centered on a color palette of rich blues and browns with pops of pear green, crimson and butter yellow and also includes straw totes and a variety of bucket, trucker and baseball hats.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The design—distinguished by its signature splashes of crimson red—feels personal and polished.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Though Ross, originally played in the movies by William Hurt until his death in 2022, sports a crimson look when hulked-out rather than the normal green hue.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
The paddle took me along this tranquil, ambling waterway, littered with sea hibiscus flowers in various stages of their daily transition from pale yellow to crimson.
—Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crimson. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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crimson
2 of 2 verb
: to make or become crimson
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