as in pinkish
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the pink of society will be at the gala for the city's opera company
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as in to pierce
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
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Recent Examples of pink
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
In certain scents, like this one from Byredo, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
At 7:20, a swath of hot pink hurried up the lobby stairs and through the side door without stopping.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Hoya has thick, glossy leaves that range from deep green to pink.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Johnson is wearing a strapless cotton candy pink Gucci dress embellished with paillettes and with two tiers of beaded fringe.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
In certain scents, like this one from Byredo, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Noun
Cooler skin tones look great in pinks and other cool colors, while warmer tones look great in warm reds and corals.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
At 7:20, a swath of hot pink hurried up the lobby stairs and through the side door without stopping.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Verb
Often called Chinese fringe flower, its delicate blossoms hang in lightly scented clusters ranging from white to pink to burgundy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Hoya has thick, glossy leaves that range from deep green to pink.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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Its coloring looks pinkish orange up close but, from afar, almost seems to blend in with the surrounding rocks.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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The girl had a face that was delicate, pinkish and gaunt in some lights.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Season three of Mike White’s chronicle of overprivileged Americans visiting the five-star resort chain/homicide magnet set a string of series bests throughout its run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Sophomore Darren Haggerty of Viewpoint, the school’s top wide receiver, surprised himself with personal bests to win the Division 4 long jump at 22 feet, 8 inches and high jump at 6-6.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Verb
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But Jason Schwartzman pierced his ear on The Tonight Show this past August.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The branch, described as having fallen approximately 50 feet, pierced the attic, roof, and dented the floor of the room.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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According to naval records, Paul Gauguin’s eyes were brown.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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On the other side of the coin, juror Jeremy Strong is pushing the limits of monochromatic dressing in a never-ending parade of brown, pink, and nude suiting.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
16 May 2025
Noun
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For dinner, guests selected from four menu items before enjoying wedding cake adorned with cascading flowers.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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An invitation to a spring wedding immediately evokes thoughts of lavish gardens filled with fragrant flowers while the golden-hour light casts everything in a romantic glow.—
Lara Oliveri,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
Verb
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After slaughtering the other contenders and attacking students at the dance, Dan is unmasked after Lori stabs him in the eye with her crown.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Colette Stevenson MacDonald, 26, along with the couple's two daughters, Kimberley, 6, and Kristin, 2, were stabbed and beaten to death at their home located on the Fort Bragg Army base in North Carolina.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Pour cooking liquid back into slow cooker and stir in cream, corn starch, thyme, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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The exterior sports a two-tone paint job, with the bulk of the body done up in Medium Goldenrod and the top in cream.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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