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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
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The pink micromoon will begin rising at dusk this Saturday, reaching its greatest illumination at 8:22 PM EDT.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The next held mostly Chiffon pale pink, a color that none of the women particularly like for cookware.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: The treatment comes in four shades, ranging from clear and fragrance-free to pink with a subtle vanilla scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Just outside the fence are a line of plants including maidenhair and pink muhly grasses, Texas sage and society garlic.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The pink micromoon will begin rising at dusk this Saturday, reaching its greatest illumination at 8:22 PM EDT.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
The gilded sugar color is a beautiful soft pink, while the gilded celadon is a peaceful light blue.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The next held mostly Chiffon pale pink, a color that none of the women particularly like for cookware.
—Julia Moskin, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
For Men And Women For both men and women, the Rivera collection offers diameters ranging from 33 to 43 mm, along with a colour palette that spans from blue to pink.
—Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: The treatment comes in four shades, ranging from clear and fragrance-free to pink with a subtle vanilla scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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No matter the task, Markle’s nails remain the same: short, rounded, and perfectly manicured with an unidentified milky pinkish nude color.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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And the terraces, with big pinkish concrete tiles, look a little, well, lame.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kidz Bop Kids additionally earned 101 entries, including 42 top 10s, on the Kid Digital Song Sales chart, both bests in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To get an empty eggshell, pierce small holes on either end of a fresh, raw egg with a needle and gently blow the contents out into a bowl.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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Wolf, Puss in Boots’s big villain, had piercing red eyes; Sinners’s villain Remmick (Jack O’Connell) has piercing red eyes.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Augustus donned a dark brown pinstripe suit, black leather boots and a pair of aviator sunglasses.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chinch bugs may cause yellow to brown areas in St. Augustine lawns — treat as needed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Harvey’s recurring motifs, or obsessions, are well-trodden, and not just in photography but in literature, too: flowers, children, food, nature, interiors.—
Ocean Vuong,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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In the summer, pollinators love the flowers, and understandably so – bean flowers not only signal the coming produce but are also eye-catching.—
Abigayle Ward,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The passenger who shot him was stabbed in the back and lungs and remains in critical condition, according to CBS News.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Police in Frisco on Thursday night responded to a gunshot call at a house where relatives of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a track meet live.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In many regions, spring weather can fluctuate between cold and dry to warm and slightly humid.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jesse's asparagus and endive salad with the Comté cream.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Most Popular Ice cream recalled for listeria risk accused of killing Baltimore County newborn in $30M suit Which Marylanders donated to Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration?—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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