dark red

Example Sentences

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The dress’ structured bodice gave way into tulle skirt, with the fabric’s warm tone contrasting Blunt’s dark red lip.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

DORAL, Fla.—In Peru, Venezuelan migrants celebrated in the streets, waving flags and wearing their dark, red national soccer jersey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

The King wore a dark red, patterned tie, while the Queen donned a light pink ensemble from a British designer.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

In Portland, Oregon, where Chelsea is based, thick smoke from the worst wildfires in the state’s history cast the city in a dark red shadow, as if it was some sort of underworld.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

I had taken dark red plums with me.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich