How to Use red in a Sentence
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Lili, like Archie, is very much a ginger with a head of red hair.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 7 June 2022
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The red and yellow lines are open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
—al, 6 July 2022
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Two straight titles for the mean machine in red and black, as the song goes.
—Ralph D. Russo, ajc, 10 Jan. 2023
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The stage was awash in red, black and white glittering lights.
—The Indianapolis Star, 16 July 2022
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Pile the meat on the bun bottoms and top with cilantro leaves, red onion, jalapeño pepper slices and bun tops.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2023
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The teams were successful on only 50% of their red-zone trips and the Browns had a turnover on downs inside the five.
—Adam Burkevsin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2022
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For her senior prom, Rowan chose to wear the red strapless gown that her mom wore to the 1998 Golden Globe Awards.
—Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022
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The attack has raised questions about whether Crimo could have been stopped with stricter red-flag laws.
—Meryl Kornfield, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2022
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Lori Harvey shares her green flags and red flags while dating.
—Essence, 28 Dec. 2022
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The dipping sauce in the center was the clear, vinegary variety, with a bit of red chile and garlic.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2022
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The Reign, which was missing Megan Rapinoe to a red-card suspension, is 5-3-5.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022
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The character is an elf-like man wearing a red shirt and white overalls.
—Will Sloan, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022
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Kate Young and Karla Welch whose work dominates the red carpets at this time of year).
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2023
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Abbott, wearing a red shirt, stumbled to get away and ran south out of sight, according to the video.
—oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022
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Both pests feed on blood and cause an irritating bite that leaves behind a red mark on the skin.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2022
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For instance, the Senate bill provides funding for states to roll out red-flag laws.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 23 June 2022
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Police said that the man pictured in a red shirt and purple hat beat and robbed a person, then pushed them onto the train tracks.
—Adam Sabes, Fox News, 17 Sep. 2022
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Tradition dictates that red, green, and gold are the couleurs de saison.
—Sofia Quintero, ELLE Decor, 19 Dec. 2022
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Mars indeed — the serene lake and red rock formations in the background are totally out of this world.
—Seventeen, 6 June 2022
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The design of the doll is credited to Carlyle Nuera and features Cox in a red gown over a sparkly catsuit.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 May 2022
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Many Black people celebrate Juneteenth with a flag that is red, black and green.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 18 June 2022
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Why: Auburn scored on two of its three red-zone trips against LSU, with one touchdown, a field goal and an interception.
—Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 3 Oct. 2022
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Of course, go for a fall color like orange, yellow, red or purple.
—Maggie Horton, Country Living, 20 July 2022
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The streets have been closed off, the light is red, and the audience, seated in rows of folding chairs, is politely waiting.
—Joy Williams, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022
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This one comes in 10 hues, including three shades of red, light blue, and sea foam, in addition to the eye-catching cobalt blue shown here.
—Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 13 Jan. 2023
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Lance was part of an offense that committed two turnovers, scored one TD in three red-zone trips and didn’t score in the final 23 minutes.
—Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Sep. 2022
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The sneakers are red, err, scarlet, in color with black and white flourishes.
—Joey Morona, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022
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Hadid shared a picture of the bright red and pink arrangement with a caption thanking the couple — and their cats.
—Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2022
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The rest have no signal, and residents say the timing is so poor that drivers waiting to turn can only turn as the light turns red.
—Megan Taros, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2022
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Months of film festivals, red carpets, and predictions have all led to the moment the Academy unveiled the nominations for the 2023 Oscars on Tuesday morning.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2023
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The one who didn’t – Alex Palou – started on new reds and ran blacks the rest of the race.
—Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2023
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The old man dressed in red meant as much to her as to her daughters.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
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Or to honor the trees for their reds, rusts and yellows.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023
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A lot of people just go straight from red to green or green to red.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024
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And that’s a much better bet than putting some chips on red in roulette.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
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This warm orange red puts a spiced spin on the classic.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2023
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The main difference is the cushions, which are a brighter red.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
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Who but a Christmas elf would wear bright red and green?
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
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The 15-petal count blooms start out bright yellow and fade to a deep pink-cherry red.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
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Tuolumne County is an island of red in an ocean of blue.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2023
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From trendy peachy tones to classic reds, these shades are sure to make a statement.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
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The sites with the highest concentrations of the chemical are marked in deep red on the map.
—Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
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Try this black and white version from Anine Bing with a cool denim maxi, knee high boots, and a pop of red.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2024
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Hailey and Justin Bieber stood out in bold red for their latest date night.
—David Chiu, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
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For 2024, shake things up a bit and try out subtler shades of red like maroon and merlot.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Jan. 2024
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And the day before, she was spotted in a vibrant pink minidress with red lace and a bold red rose print from Guizio.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 July 2023
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In the fall, adult kokanee turn bright red and journey up small inlet streams to spawn.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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Margot Robbie and Emily Blunt are two of a kind in red on the red carpet.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
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Two young men with short beards, one red and one black, huddled by a wattle.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2023
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Her hoodie and bag matched in red while her skirt was flowy, white, and satin paired with platform UGG boots.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Feb. 2024
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Each scooter lit up in red in the fleet manager app knocks his score down.
—Amy Martyn, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2023
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Pair with muted greens, blues, and reds to create a color palette that stands the test of time.
—Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2023
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Choose from classic black or navy, but do so quickly, as the dress already sold out in red.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
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Voters on April 2 will determine whether the board goes full red.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
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Keep In Mind Classic shades of red and green are not included.
—Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
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Some even have two zones to keep white wines slightly colder than reds (though still not as cold as your kitchen fridge).
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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Who needs Parthenon or Birth of Venus when blue lights swirl low, pink coronas kiss clouds, neon greens arc, deep reds stripe across stars.
—Paul Brooke, Scientific American, 19 June 2023
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Born from earth, fire and water, many recall the oranges, reds and tans of the Southwest’s mesas, cliffs and arroyos.
—Patricia Leigh Brown, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
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On each shelf is a table setting: one all in blue, another in red, and so on.
—Amanda Chemeche, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 June 2023
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Start with a bold, sweet red, such as Beaujolais or Zinfandel.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
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