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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
Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Choose from five fun colors, like green, pink, and blue.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
The striking Foster & Partners building is avant-garde, while the interiors, from designers Gilles & Boissier, are more subtle, with soft pinks and sandy beiges that nod to the surrounding desert and elegant touches such as textured wallpaper and rich wood paneling in the 225 rooms and suites.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
From intricate braids to pink cheeks, here are eight of the best street style beauty moments from day one of the NYFW SS25 season.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The afternoon tea dishes included green pea and ricotta tart as well as pink smoked salmon and cream cheese followed by pink and green macaroons.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Choose from five fun colors, like green, pink, and blue.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
Pair soft pinks with crisp white, gold, and silver accents for a nostalgic twist on a classic holiday color palette.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
The striking Foster & Partners building is avant-garde, while the interiors, from designers Gilles & Boissier, are more subtle, with soft pinks and sandy beiges that nod to the surrounding desert and elegant touches such as textured wallpaper and rich wood paneling in the 225 rooms and suites.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Starring Jonathan Bennett, Tim Meadows, Amanda Seyfried, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler, Lizzy Caplan and Fey, the bubbly pink yet darkly satisfying movie excoriates the impossibilities of teen girlhood and the chaos that ensues when an outsider is enlisted to spy on the most popular group in school.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
From intricate braids to pink cheeks, here are eight of the best street style beauty moments from day one of the NYFW SS25 season.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
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Later that year, the Fearless Tour kicked off and Swift wore a pinkish strawberry red lip each night — the rest was history.Claire Fox, refinery29.com, 14 Feb. 2024
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The tall pinkish purple present: Peppermint Paraglider Glider The tall present with the blue bow: Yule Bag Back Bling The tall red present: Snow Sparkle Contrail The square purple present: That’s Cold Jac!Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The 23-year-old guard is averaging career bests in points, assists, rebounds, 3-point percentage and 3-point attempts and seems headed toward arguably the most well-rounded season a Pistons player has ever had.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 35-year-old took the hill 29 times last season and dominated with MLB bests in ERA (2.38) and K/9 (11.4), along with 225 strikeouts.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Bake in preheated oven until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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So it also is grounded in a kind of reality, even though piercing the sternum with the vampire's teeth is ludicrous.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 25 Dec. 2024
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Police described Bryan as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Titled the Jehan Belted Mule, the shoe arrives in three variations, brown, black, and a pebbled design in black.Essence, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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This system can produce over 100 different types of plants, including herbs, flowers, tomatoes, peppers, and berries.Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Over 60,000 shoppers have purchased this ever-popular Lego flower set in the past month, and it’s received over 17,000 perfect ratings.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Three people were shot and a fourth person stabbed as a fight turned violent inside Terminal 4 about 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 25.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The home was less than 10 miles from the off-campus residence where Mogen, Goncalves, Kernodle and Chapin were stabbed.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Dev rolled down the cuffs of his shirt to keep warm.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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To keep warm, pack an insulated coat or jacket designed to block out the wind.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Chocolate Chess pie is a favorite, made of chocolate, butter, cream and vanilla.John Brandon, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Corn chowder, cream of potato soup, tomato soup, vegetable soup, fruit soup…fruit soup?The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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