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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as in pinkish
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Recent Examples of pink
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
Reem Zeidan, wearing black and pink, with her daughters.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 June 2025
The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Her nails were a soft, pale pink, and her makeup was minimal—maybe a hint of Rhode’s pocket blush in Piggy.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 June 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia spp Sun Exposure: Part to full shade
Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, slightly moist
Soil pH: Acidic
Begonias come in an array of types and bloom colors from white to red to salmon to pink.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Noun
More celebrities began collecting them, including Rihanna, who was spotted with the pink Lychee Berry Labubu from the Exciting Macaron series.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
Reem Zeidan, wearing black and pink, with her daughters.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 24 June 2025
Verb
The shade Alive is a vibrant rosy pink that woke up my whole face.
—The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Her nails were a soft, pale pink, and her makeup was minimal—maybe a hint of Rhode’s pocket blush in Piggy.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 June 2025
Adjective
The large tropical-looking blooms range in color from white to pink to purple, often with a contrasting eye.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia spp Sun Exposure: Part to full shade
Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, slightly moist
Soil pH: Acidic
Begonias come in an array of types and bloom colors from white to red to salmon to pink.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Noun
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In just 30 games, averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds on 36% shooting from 3-point range, all marks that were personal bests.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Both sums are weekly bests for Lake, who co-authored each song on the LP.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
Verb
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She was found on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake that had pierced the front of her left shoulder and was sticking out the back of her arm by about 1 foot, Asbury Park Fire Chief Kevin Keddy told ABC News.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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The scepter pierced the ground of the Huanacaure mountain, and so rose the glimmering empire of Cuzco.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Pedersen broke down her options while sitting on a pinkish firepit and curved bench made from cob.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The first is a hybrid tea rose with a pinkish lavender hue, known for its intoxicating citrus scent and ability to attract butterflies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Set against the Los Angeles skyline at sunset, the campaign imagery, shot by Tyler Mitchell, features Cyrus sprawled in a field of pink and white flowers, with a fuchsia fragrance bottle in hand.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adams County Arts Council or any organization supporting the arts.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Verb
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In 2010, a kayaker in the Florida Keys had her lung punctured when a fish leapt out of the water and stabbed her in the back.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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One such fatwa was the one issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the previous supreme leader, against author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in southwestern New York in 2022.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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One employee can be seen in the documentary standing in brown water in his cabin.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Noun
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As in, liquid blush is topped with powder blush; contour stick is topped with bronzer, and face powder is used both immediately after applying cream products and to finish it all off later.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Apart from religiously following skincare regimen, medical beauty devices help enhance the efficacy of serums, lotions, and creams.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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At his best, Towns shoots like an archer, drives to the hoop like a rugby bruiser, and glides on his pivot foot, one smooth semicircle after another, like a grade-school protractor with its point puncturing the paper.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The dura can be damaged from head injuries or punctured during surgical procedures involving the sinuses, brain or spine, such as lumbar puncture, epidurals, spinal anesthesia or myelogram.—
Danielle Wilhour,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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