: somewhat pink
especially
: tending to be pink in politics
pinkishness
noun
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The center ruby was a pinkish-red hue and surrounded by large cut diamonds in a similar shape to petals.
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Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The lemons have pink pulp sacks, giving the flesh a pinkish hue.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Another, smaller girl in pinkish pants can be seen walking closely behind the girl in blue.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The lemons have pink pulp sacks, giving the flesh a pinkish hue.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Another, smaller girl in pinkish pants can be seen walking closely behind the girl in blue.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Pinkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinkish. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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