carmine

adjective

Definition of carminenext
as in crimson

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carmine
  1. crimson
  2. reddish
  3. red
  4. ruby
  5. bloodred
Adjective
  • 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
  • Red Studded Cold Cup: 24-ounce cold cup adorned with crimson red studs.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of crimson
Adjective
  • In animals, loss-of-function mutations in the MC1R gene can result in light, yellow or reddish coat color.
    Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Wright's plans called for Oasis to be at Papago Park, with the reddish mountains as its backdrop.
    Jeremy Duda, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of reddish
Adjective
  • In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.
    Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.
    Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 5 Feb. 2023
Definition of red
Adjective
  • Trump won Missouri by 18.5 percentage points and 15.4 percentage points in 2016 and 2020, respectively, solidifying the state’s transformation from perennial bellwether to ruby-red bastion with a grassroots Republican base that is very supportive of the 45th president.
    David M. Drucker, Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Unlike a lot of sodas out there, Top Note’s made with real ruby-red grapefruit juice, which gives it a vibrant hue.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Definition of ruby
Adjective
  • This flare was both preceded and followed by incredible bloodred auroral displays that engulfed the planet from the poles to the tropics.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Jan. 2012
  • As for her beauty look, Pugh opted for a soft smoky glam with subtle cat eyeliner, a pink lip, and a bloodred manicure.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Mar. 2023
Definition of bloodred
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