see red

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This breakthrough may finally explain why astronomers rarely see red supergiants explode, even though models predict they should account for most core-collapse supernovae.

From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2025

The researchers decided to focus on what New York University philosopher Ned Block has termed “phenomenal consciousness,” or the subjective quality of an experience—what it is like to see red or feel pain.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 22, 2023

I see red flags aplenty here — I hadn’t even mentioned Rebecca’s “Sometimes shiny things can tarnish” line — and I’m not sure that any level of love-blindness will ultimately turn them green.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

This is the kind of betrayal that will make him see red.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2023

Straight and sturdy stairs led up to a little porch and I could see red and white gingham curtains in the windows.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool