maroon

Example Sentences

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Sunday was about the blue and the green but ended up being more about those in maroon and claret and amber.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

In his maroon robes, simple sandals and wide-rimmed spectacles, the Dalai Lama is an unlikely global celebrity.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

When enslaved Africans successfully escaped from bondage, they often set up maroon communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

I thought Alex was pretty cute in his light maroon jacket — the kind that’s perfect for those May gray evenings — and one that highlighted his wispy blond hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

He wears stuff like maroon capes and turquoise slacks, or stiff-collared button-down shirts with pinstripes.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper