maroon

Example Sentences

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In his maroon robes, simple sandals and wide-rimmed spectacles, the Dalai Lama is an unlikely global celebrity.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

When enslaved Africans successfully escaped from bondage, they often set up maroon communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

I thought Alex was pretty cute in his light maroon jacket — the kind that’s perfect for those May gray evenings — and one that highlighted his wispy blond hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Carr emerged at breakfast looking like a 1950s US chat show host in a checked maroon suit, before changing into a bejewelled white suit.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Celaena kept her hands pressed against the maroon bodice, trying not to wring them.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas