vermilion
noun
ver·mil·ion
vər-ˈmil-yən 
variants
or less commonly vermillion
1
: a vivid reddish orange
2
: a bright red pigment consisting of mercuric sulfide
broadly
: any of various red pigments
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The gorgeous vermilion packaging, which matches with the cap of the perfume bottle, is reason alone to add this to your nightstand skincare collection.
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Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The chic establishment’s vermilion awning and quaint bistro tables could be found in real life by any fan exploring the fifth arrondissement’s Place de l’Estrapade, but after the first season, the team decided to craft a larger set recreation of the space.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
Bush’s look included an eye-catching, vivid vermilion metallic mini dress by Christian Siriano.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
As previously reported, past analyses of Rembrandt's paintings identified many pigments the Dutch master used in his work, including lead white, multiple ochres, bone black, vermilion, madder lake, azurite, ultramarine, yellow lake, and lead-tin yellow, among others.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 July 2024
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Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The chic establishment’s vermilion awning and quaint bistro tables could be found in real life by any fan exploring the fifth arrondissement’s Place de l’Estrapade, but after the first season, the team decided to craft a larger set recreation of the space.
—Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
Bush’s look included an eye-catching, vivid vermilion metallic mini dress by Christian Siriano.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024
As previously reported, past analyses of Rembrandt's paintings identified many pigments the Dutch master used in his work, including lead white, multiple ochres, bone black, vermilion, madder lake, azurite, ultramarine, yellow lake, and lead-tin yellow, among others.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 25 July 2024
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“Vermilion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermilion. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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