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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
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Photo : Getty Images/Rolex Travis Hunter: Rolex Day-Date Real men do wear pink—and not just on their backs.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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
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Adjective
However, one memorable night, her owners learned just how critical the pink sleep mask is to Poppy’s routine.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Photo : Getty Images/Rolex Travis Hunter: Rolex Day-Date Real men do wear pink—and not just on their backs.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 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
Hoya has thick, glossy leaves that range from deep green to pink.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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The storefronts are sheathed in a pale, pinkish stone.—
Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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The Kings tied franchise bests for wins (48) and points (105) this season and won a team-record 31 times at home during the regular season, finishing ahead of the Oilers in the Pacific Division standings for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Both placements are new personal bests for the rapper.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Nothing but quick and shocking outbursts of violence can pierce the movie’s surfaces of overheated restraint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Graham Hoffman, 29, was transporting a patient following a routine medical call from police on Sunday when he was stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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He was dressed in a brown jacket, a multi-colored shirt, a purple tie, blue pants and black shoes.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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It is crafted from solid and engineered wood and features thin tapered legs with a brown finish for a minimalist touch.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Verstappen, typically a bit brusque in interviews, gave the Aussie his flowers.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Celebrated in Hawaii, Lei Day honors leis, a type of garland or wreath, often worn as a necklace, that are made up of flowers, leaves, shells or feathers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Verb
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He was also suspected in a different stabbing several weeks ago in Bridgeport.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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But when that program was repealed, Maria was forced to send her daughter to the local public school where, recently, three students were charged with stabbing, running over, and burning a fellow student.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The Clara IEMs have a warm bass, a forward midrange and a silky treble that’s just sharp enough to bring the soundstage into perfect focus without making the listener’s brain work overtime top descramble distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The room, once decorated in severe tones of black and gray, has received a warm makeover, with bright paint and tropical mosaics.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Though traditional wisdom says that those with textured skin should stay away from powdered blushes, Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist and brand founder, insists that modern powders layer beautifully with cream blush for a look that creates volume—an ideal scenario for the woman over 50.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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For those looking for shorter-term coverage, the best hair colors for gray hair are also available in temporary, semi-permanent, and demi-permanent formulas that range from creams and gels to glosses and sprays.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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