The cardinal's crest was a brilliant shade of red.

Meaning: The feathers on top of the cardinal's head were very bright and a beautiful type of red.

Choice of Words: Crest is the colorful feathers on top of a bird's head, Brilliant means very bright and impressive, and Shade refers to a particular variation of a color.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• Cardinals perched on snow-covered branches, singing sweetly.
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• Driftwood bobbed on ocean's crest.
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