as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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Recent Examples of 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
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Europa, which is roughly the size of our moon, is a striking ball of blue ice crisscrossed with crimson cracks.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
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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
Adjective
The crimson streaks under its wings give it the appearance of a cloak lined with red velvet — the same style as its namesake.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Europa, which is roughly the size of our moon, is a striking ball of blue ice crisscrossed with crimson cracks.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit is a classic choice, available in five festive limited-edition designs—like the lotus flower motif here—and six different powder pigments to choose from for highlighting, blushing, and contouring.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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That's because the curvature of the Earth causes the particles to interact higher in the atmosphere, where oxygen is less plentiful, resulting in a more reddish hue.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
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But of the paint companies that have announced 2025 COTY picks, two chose a deep reddish brown, two opted for soft greenish-blue and a fifth went with a bold blue the color of painter’s tape.Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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One key incumbent appeared to be heading off a possible upset: That was Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who seemed likely to continue his astounding run as the only Republican to hold countywide office, even as Oakland County seemingly glows a brighter blue with each election.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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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
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
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This technique flushes any salts that may have accumulated in the potting mixture from past fertilizing and saturates the roots.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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The beginning of the pandemic in 2020 flushed out some of the remaining weakest chains like Sears, JCPenney, Pier 1 and others that filed for bankruptcy and closed stores.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Crimson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimson. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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