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crimson

[krim-zuhn, -suhn] / ˈkrɪm zən, -sən /


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Brilliant blue and white stars sparkle against glowing crimson clouds of hydrogen gas, creating a breathtaking scene that resembles fireworks shining through drifting smoke.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

Rocket Lab investors geek out over the company’s signature aesthetic, from its sleek black carbon-fiber Electron rockets to a custom-built mission-control center designed with pitch-black walls and crimson LED lighting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

King Charles will deliver the proposals from a golden throne in the House of Lords upper chamber while wearing the diamond-studded Imperial State Crown and a long crimson robe.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The dining room is perpetually dim, and crimson pleather booths line the walls, covered with vintage beer signs and framed portraits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Her cheeks were flushed a bright crimson, sunburnt from our walk this morning.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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