How to Use scarlet in a Sentence

scarlet

1 of 2 noun
  • The leaves turn a vivid, brilliant scarlet-red in the fall.
    — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The inky broth turns a stylish gray and is tinted pale scarlet with a bit of ground chiles.
    — Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
  • The tree can handle partial shade, but will turn a more brilliant scarlet in full sun.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The flames rose and were reflected in the clouds, turning the sky a hellish scarlet.
    — James Verini, New York Times, 19 May 2022
  • Forty-five minutes later my skin has turned a raging scarlet.
    — Rachel Cusk, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Feb. 2017
  • The anari chicken is dyed scarlet from pomegranates, served with artful dots of yogurt.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Miranda is back and diva-ing out in scarlet.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Red maples don scarlet, and sugar maples -- well known for vivid displays -- may sport the full fall palette.
    — cleveland, 14 Oct. 2019
  • The tupelo is most striking in the autumn, when its leaves turn bright scarlet.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Metz wore a beautiful scarlet dress that fell below the knees, and a deep red lipstick to match.
    — Alexis Chestnov, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2017
  • Gabriella echoed her mother in a petite black hat and coat dress of her own—in her case in a vivid shade of scarlet.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 21 Nov. 2022
  • But then the dish arrives without fanfare, a tight chignon of spaghetti in a vivid scarlet sauce.
    — David Prior, CNT, 20 Sep. 2017
  • The new picture shows the four standing in a corridor with walls draped in scarlet and gilt molding.
    — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2020
  • The fish, members of the grunt family, earned the nickname from the scarlet skin inside their mouths.
    — Ben Raines | [email protected], AL.com, 5 July 2017
  • Last but not least, Thumbelina, a warm scarlet, pays homage to a chicken.
    — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 20 Oct. 2017
  • The village is also home to colonies of red ibis (guarás), which color the surrounds bright scarlet at sunrise.
    — Kevin Raub, CNN, 23 Feb. 2022
  • In a movie that is redolent of violence, yet devoid of bloodshed, here is a welter of scarlet.
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2021
  • The entire island is blanketed in scarlet, the air filled with the scuttling of claws on asphalt.
    — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Sweater nails feel cozy and cheerful in the winter, especially in a shocking shade of scarlet.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Expect a lot of scarlet in the stands and a statement victory from the Red Raiders.
    — Dallas News, 24 Aug. 2022
  • The deep scarlet is contemporary-looking but also a tie to the past, Jones said.
    — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Reddish browns such as merlot, maroon or scarlet suggest warm and cozy instead of the alarm raised by fire-engine red.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, chicagotribune.com, 18 Mar. 2021
  • The floral, citrus notes from saffron, its scarlet stems ground in a mortar and pestle, and left to steep in a cup of hot water.
    — Yasmin Khan, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Popular dark paint choices for a dining library include navy blue, rich chocolate brown or even a bold scarlet.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
  • The two sat in a comfortable silence, drinking red wine and watching the sky blaze scarlet and copper over the historic city.
    — Francesca Street, CNN, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Even the brown walls have a tinge of moss, and the rare burgundies of cinemas and streetlights, not to mention the scarlets of blood, are warnings.
    — Steve Erickson, Los Angeles Magazine, 20 Dec. 2017
  • The pleasant orchestration becomes a scream as Censori pulls out a cake in the same scarlet as her latex.
    — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
  • As the day progressed, Vergara changed out of her swimwear into a dramatic scarlet gown worthy of a red carpet.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to see every design, from pistachio and rose polka dots to unexpected pops of scarlet.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The goal for the collection was not just to choose the most gorgeous reds, but also to curate a range of shades that would include a scarlet for every skin tone.
    — Allure Magazine, Allure, 27 Sep. 2019

scarlet

2 of 2 adjective
  • Its blooms are a red blend with white-scarlet edges.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • There's one called scarlet fire, which is deep rose pink blooms.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Hind wings are scarlet with black spots at the front and white and black bars at the rear.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Hind wings are scarlet with black spots at the front and white and black bars at the rear.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • They wouldn’t be changed to scarlet and black for seven more years.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2021
  • One of our favorites is red clover or scarlet clover or fava beans.
    — oregonlive, 16 Oct. 2021
  • Thousands stormed onto the field, dressed in scarlet and white.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Among the first trees to show fall color, their leaves turn scarlet to deep-wine crimson.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Those stars appear as scarlet dots and smudges within the body of the pillars.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Her manicure is a bright scarlet hue, made even more bold by a pointy stiletto shape.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The half bath features scarlet walls and a mural-like light fixture.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Small, pink flowers in spring turn into scarlet-red fruit in summer and fall.
    — Dennis Peck, oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022
  • Be bold and beautiful in your own scarlet leather look, and take a look at some of our picks below.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Keep your eye out for the Buckeye scarlet and gray Medic 3 on the roads.
    — cleveland, 6 June 2022
  • Her hair is full of scarlet red stripes in a horizontal pattern all over her head.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 18 Jan. 2022
  • The official flag is scarlet with the Corps emblem in gray and gold.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Leaves have yellow to orange to red fall color, though not as intense as scarlet oaks.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Leaves have yellow to orange to red fall color, though not as intense as scarlet oaks.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Rihanna's bridal look has her in a scarlet red veil and matching halter dress.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2022
  • Choose from a range of elevated colors, like this inky navy or a cheery scarlet hue.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
  • As do orange shop signs, scarlet curtains and the custard dashes of cabs.
    — Christian House, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Sitting atop one of the world's most famous nightclubs is a scarlet red windmill.
    — Francesca Street, CNN, 4 May 2022
  • The scarlet or pink flowers with pink centers are irresistible to them.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Pressures were high as Lennox and her team worked to create the perfect scarlet one-piece.
    — Emma Fraser, ELLE, 6 Feb. 2022
  • Collette's round mouth is still agape in terror, only now it has been plumped by scarlet red lipstick.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2021
  • New varieties are more compact with gorgeous red-pink or scarlet blooms.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • These beauties come in a range of colors — crimson, scarlet, purple, even bright green.
    — New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
  • There's a slight ombré effect at the roots where the color fades from black to the scarlet shade for a seamless look.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Birds from both environments, like scarlet macaws, toucans and herons, live here.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
  • Only the carpet that lines the entrance is royal blue instead of scarlet red.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

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