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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
Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025
As Earth's atmosphere is dominated by nitrogen and oxygen, the aurorae tend to give off a blue–pink–purple light (from the former) and a green hue (from the latter).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Marissa Muller, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Rich purples, raspberry pinks, neon turquoise, and lime green—overstated, eye-catching colors were everywhere this fair.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
There is the trademark feline flick and voluptuous eyelashes; the bold lipsticks, from red to pink; glamorous blow dries; and her bold eyebrows, expertly filled in.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
To see the country in full bloom, time your visit between late March and early May, when flower fields are carpeted in eye-popping streaks of pink, orange, and yellow, and tulip festivals in Amsterdam and the surrounding countryside put the beloved flowers in the spotlight.
—Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025
As Earth's atmosphere is dominated by nitrogen and oxygen, the aurorae tend to give off a blue–pink–purple light (from the former) and a green hue (from the latter).
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Rodrigo’s dress appeared on Versace’s 2000 spring runway in hot pink.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
Rich purples, raspberry pinks, neon turquoise, and lime green—overstated, eye-catching colors were everywhere this fair.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Those in our collection range from bright reds (‘Springhouse Red’ from our good friends at Springhouse Gardens in Nicholasville, KY) to pink, yellow, orange, and screaming raspberry.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
There is the trademark feline flick and voluptuous eyelashes; the bold lipsticks, from red to pink; glamorous blow dries; and her bold eyebrows, expertly filled in.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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The photo provides a close-up perspective of branching coral spawning, featuring pinkish egg-and-sperm bundles.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The company unveiled its latest model , called Grok 3, and claims its performance bests OpenAI and DeepSeek in early testing.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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Darnold, 27, blew past his career bests with 4,319 passing yards, 35 passing touchdowns and a 102.5 passer rating in leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and the NFC’s No. 5 seed.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And that’s not all: Ellis says there’s also an emerging trend for parents and their children of all ages piercing their bodies at the same time.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2025
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But nowhere pierces my heart more than German cemeteries, where special sections are dedicated to babies who die before or shortly after birth.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ciara modeled a sheer dress with white trim from Burch’s spring 2025 collection, which featured panels of black and brown fabric.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Windows in two basement conference rooms were covered with brown paper and blue painter’s tape, concealing their occupants.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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The candle warmer features a gold stem with a glass flower heating element that adds an elegant, feminine touch to your home.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An off-duty Cal Fire captain was found fatally stabbed inside her Ramona home Monday evening, and sheriff’s detectives are investigating the homicide as a possible domestic violence case, officials said.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Jevon Tyrese Fletcher, 26, is accused of stabbing the victims multiple times inside an apartment in the 400 block of Meloy Road Saturday night, NBC Connecticut reported.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But what if there was a way to condense the many serums and special creams that take up space on your vanity and replace them with something that does the work of five products?—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Take Advantage of Caffeine Caffeine helps constrict blood vessels and reduce under-eye puffiness, which is why many cosmetic eye creams contain caffeine.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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