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salmon

[sam-uhn] / ˈsæm ən /
NOUN
orange
Synonyms
STRONG
apricot peach tangerine titian
WEAK
coral red-yellow
NOUN
pink
Synonyms
STRONG
blush coral flush fuchsia rose
WEAK
roseate
NOUN
red
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cardinal coral crimson flaming glowing maroon rose wine
STRONG
blooming blush brick burgundy carmine cerise cherry chestnut claret copper dahlia fuchsia garnet geranium infrared magenta pink puce ruby russet rust sanguine scarlet titian vermilion
WEAK
bloodshot florid flushed healthy inflamed roseate rosy rubicund ruddy rufescent

Example Sentences

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The plan also includes limits on the total number of fall-run Chinook salmon that may be caught during the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The drought years of the early 2020s decimated the eggs, which prompted emergency action even before Newsom announced his salmon plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Now, tribe officials say the state is ending its support, potentially causing salmon restoration efforts on the McCloud River to die midstream.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Everyone who has the salmon suffers debilitating food poisoning, including the two pilots.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Some had salmon or tuna or buffalo for dogs who were allergic to chicken.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate

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