ruby

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Recent Examples of ruby Manchin has held that seat since 2010, repeatedly defeating Republican candidates in what has become a ruby-red state. — Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2023 As two chickens look on, the ruby-red slipper-shoe of a woman (Rosa) steps out the door. — Vulture, 6 Jan. 2023 Chung says that the restaurant remained takeout-only throughout the pandemic and never reinstated dine-in service, despite its roomy ruby-red booths. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Dec. 2022 The ruby-red rectangle houses the wonderful fragrance, and is capped by a gold bar. — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for ruby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruby
Adjective
  • Lisa’s crimson dress, hailing from The Attico, was crafted of a sheer mesh fabric and featured a structured bodice that transitioned to more mesh adornments on either side of the singer’s waist.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Agnelle’s purple leather gloves, the Johnstons of Elgin cashmere scarf in rich eggplant, and Hill House Home’s crimson floral pin.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Perhaps one day someone will ask the same of whoever decided Real Madrid should have reddish-pink stripes on their kit.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Opening a Bible that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson, staff at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2011 discovered a reddish-blond hair pressed between the pages.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Then, Prince William (Freddie Meredith) and Kate (Annabel Marlow) appeared, also with a red envelope in hand.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Nancy Reagan stood by in her bloodred dresses, red as an AIDS ribbon, red as gore.
    — Grant Sutton, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2022
Adjective
  • The viral TikTok dance sensation inspired by Wednesday star Jenny Ortega’s quirky moves that is set to the sanguineous 2011 Lady Gaga song has blown up so big that even Mother Monster couldn’t resist throwing her black veil into the ring.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2022

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“Ruby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruby. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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