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salmon

[sam-uhn] / ˈsæm ən /
NOUN
orange
Synonyms
STRONG
apricot peach tangerine titian
WEAK
coral red-yellow
NOUN
pink
Synonyms
STRONG
blush coral flush fuchsia rose
WEAK
roseate
NOUN
red
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cardinal coral crimson flaming glowing maroon rose wine
STRONG
blooming blush brick burgundy carmine cerise cherry chestnut claret copper dahlia fuchsia garnet geranium infrared magenta pink puce ruby russet rust sanguine scarlet titian vermilion
WEAK
bloodshot florid flushed healthy inflamed roseate rosy rubicund ruddy rufescent

Example Sentences

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Newsom touted the effort in his 2024 salmon strategy, which featured a smiling photograph of Winnemem Wintu Chief and spiritual leader Caleen Sisk next to Chuck Bonham, then-director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Now, tribe officials say the state is ending its support, potentially causing salmon restoration efforts on the McCloud River to die midstream.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It tells the story of an airline flight on which there is a choice of salmon or lamb for dinner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Alaska's waters support one of the world's most important salmon fisheries, sustained by complex marine food webs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

As a salmon he was fairly safe, he knew.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman