How to Use crimson in a Sentence

crimson

1 of 2 noun
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  • Find any list of the league’s top linemen, and chances are that at least a few wore the crimson and cream.
    — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 7 Dec. 2019
  • The white marble gleamed in contrast to the crimson, sunlight spilling bright on the blood as though to say: Look.
    — David Canfield, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2019
  • The tunnel is on the south end of the stadium, which is the side with crimson-wearing OU fans.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2019
  • Now get those fingers to scrolling and read on about how to find the perfect shade of crimson just for you.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 2 June 2021
  • The pitch-black night sky lit up in fiery hues of crimson and tangerine.
    — Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Blood trickled down her arm in a lover’s spiral, vivid crimson against the dusky olive of her skin.
    — David Canfield, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2019
  • By then, Austin’s cream-colored shirt was drenched in crimson.
    — Dan Sewell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Below Campbell on the table was a piece of gauze, soaked in crimson.
    — Amy Pedulla, STAT, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Because of the red-crimson color, the snow reflects less sunlight and melts faster.
    — Lily Katzman, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2020
  • Gone is the crimson that has become one of the annual colors of the post-season event.
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 13 Dec. 2019
  • At halftime, people donned in cream and crimson filled the concourse.
    — Tyler Tachman, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Either way, the surf will shine crimson and screams will pierce the clear Amity Island air.
    — Charlie Theel, Ars Technica, 5 Oct. 2019
  • For a touch more color, Plaza wore a bright red lip and a matching mani and pedi in bright crimson.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 20 Nov. 2022
  • In the Oval Office, pale blue and cream have been replaced by Prussian blue, crimson and gold.
    — Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 25 June 2021
  • Garcia’s face was getting swollen, puffing with crimson around the bridge of his nose.
    — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Flowers sit in front of Beaty's crimson and cream polo shirt.
    — Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2020
  • During fall, expect to see shades of crimson, orange, and yellow mingling across the faces of the hills.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The red adornments tied to the base and ends of them perfectly pull together the complete crimson look.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 26 Aug. 2021
  • If you’re not sold on a red-hot crimson or scarlet, opt for a deep cherry or merlot.
    — Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2020
  • The crimson lips, ultra-smoky eye makeup and oversize pearls.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 29 Oct. 2021
  • And there are lots of ways to incorporate crimson cranberries into the rest of the meal.
    — oregonlive, 25 Nov. 2019
  • One of the darkest varieties of sweet pea, 'Black Knight' blooms are a deep crimson that look ike black flowers in shade.
    — Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Western bluebirds flew from fence posts in flashes of cobalt and crimson.
    — Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Rees might have brought his hat to Alabama, but it was already found in the Tide’s locker room -- in crimson and white, of course.
    — Mike Rodak | [email protected], al, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Years of sunlight had faded the iconic crimson Scalamandré silk walls in the Red Room.
    — Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Farmers' markets boast tables heaped with the crimson stems right now.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022
  • While Olarra seemed to only add the crimson color to the tips of his hair, Evans dyed his entire mohawk to the eye-catching shade.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Zion is famous for its crimson and ocher-colored sandstone cliffs, and the Pa’rus Trail meanders right through some of the best sights.
    — Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2020
  • For a split second, the room fell silent, and the lights went crimson before Ross leaned into the mic mischievously and called the devil a liar.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2022
  • And with summer on our heels, the desire to go with a bright crimson, cherry or ruby hue is growing.
    — Shalwah Evans, Essence, 29 Apr. 2020
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crimson

2 of 2 adjective
  • This crimson pick will do just the trick to perk you up.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 14 Sep. 2022
  • And the streets are lined with the crimson blood of tourists like you and your amigos.
    — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Oct. 2022
  • October is the best time to take in the crimson hues of the area's mountains and lakes.
    — Isis Briones, House Beautiful, 29 July 2022
  • Most of the tomatoes were still green, though a crimson blush peeked through in a few places.
    — John Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Cyrano wears his heart on the crimson sleeve of his uniform, so to speak.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2022
  • Under the glow of crimson light, Sofia Kourtesis holds a crowd of 200 fans in the palm of her hand.
    — Isabelia Herrera, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2023
  • By the beginning of the third fall, Bryan Danielson’s face was a crimson mask.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
  • His face is now crimson; a vein in his neck tightens like a rope pulled taut.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The long crimson velvet train is adorned with gold lace and ermine.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
  • This crimson pair packs on the fall vibes; there are also cream and black options.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Each crimson light on the tree is lit in honor or in memory of a loved one.
    — Post-Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 28 Jan. 2022
  • There’s a vintage wood bar and a sprawl-worthy crimson rug.
    — Kim Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The monkeys stare out as if caught by surprise, as does a bird with turquoise, crimson and gray plumage.
    — Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022
  • But the real interest here lies in the set of carpets that line the floor, playing off the crimson hues of both the bed and the tablecloth.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The crimson Clathrus archeri mushroom might give you nightmares.
    — Raisa Bruner, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
  • The Olympian posted up in a fiery crimson bikini and a pair of '90s micro sunnies.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 25 May 2022
  • To top it off, add a sleek set of Repetto heels in crimson red (a Ssense exclusive).
    — Julie Tong, Vogue, 13 July 2022
  • For fall color, plant asters, crimson flags, dahlias, mums, and pansies in pots.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Simpson’s crimson team won the spring game, 30-21, over Milroe’s white team.
    — Mike Rodak | [email protected], al, 23 Apr. 2023
  • In the stunning cover image, the singer is centered on the dance floor, black dress flowing over the side of a crimson red horse.
    — Larisha Paul, Billboard, 21 June 2022
  • Parents love to make the pilgrimage to Cambridge and pick up a crimson sweatshirt of their own.
    — Allison Slater Tate, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022
  • The piece consisted of a glossy red bustier with off-the-shoulder pearl straps and a sparkling crimson skirt made up of ruffled tiers.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 May 2023
  • The seven-inch white trumpets are edged in red with crimson streaks and speckles on each petal, centered in a red throat.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The ruby wine shade is reminiscent of the falling crimson leaves, while the blue-navy mirrors the misty gray clouds that paint the sky at dusk.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Some see the simplicity of the crimson and white uniforms as plain and boring.
    — Ben Flanagan | [email protected], al, 4 Aug. 2022
  • In photos, she’s seen wearing a flowy crimson slip dress under her black coat and cream scarf.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023
  • We’ve each been escorted through a maze of dark, shadowy hallways to a room bathed in crimson light.
    — Adam Reiner, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Several actors have donned the famed crimson cape on big and small screens through the years, in black and white and in vibrant color film.
    — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
  • When trench coat weather comes around, crimson extras and basic black accessories might be the perfect partners.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Splashes of orange, red, purple, and yellow benefit from diverse soil that yields species like lupine, Giant Indian Paintbrush, Sierra tiger lily, crimson columbine, and skyrocket, among others.
    — Krista Simmons and J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024

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