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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Now, with a script written by Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino, songs by Academy Award–winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, Kristin Chenoweth is stepping into Jackie Siegel’s sparkling pink stilettos and bringing her story to Broadway.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The lighting design with hues of pinks, blues, and violet, are impeccable by David Lander, making sure the changes are sharp but not intrusive to the character’s world.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Most of the frames are tortoiseshell or black, with tinted lens colors ranging from yellow to pink, blue and everything in between.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
These iconic spring flowers are known for their clusters of bright purple, blue, pink, and white blooms that grow atop tall stalks and powerful scent.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Now, with a script written by Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino, songs by Academy Award–winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz and directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, Kristin Chenoweth is stepping into Jackie Siegel’s sparkling pink stilettos and bringing her story to Broadway.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
That show was significant to her for another reason, too — Jenner wore her hair in natural waves, which faded into a hot pink at the ends.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The lighting design with hues of pinks, blues, and violet, are impeccable by David Lander, making sure the changes are sharp but not intrusive to the character’s world.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Flowers range from rich blue, purple, and burgundy to pink or white and are a favorite spring cut flower.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Most of the frames are tortoiseshell or black, with tinted lens colors ranging from yellow to pink, blue and everything in between.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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In a stream of southern China filled with plant debris, a pinkish river creature with wrinkly lips swam through the murk, perhaps searching for a meal or a mate.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Qing Yuan had seen many of these tiny corpses, pinkish, yellowish, tin-gray, curled up, always seemingly asleep, tossed by janitors into fires outside the building.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention, some of the leagues' bests have graced his work, including Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The kicking game was so bad that Freeman sounded like Brian Kelly at his sarcastic best when asked about Noah Burnette, Erik Schmidt and Marcello Diomede combining to miss two extra points and one field goal.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For Edelberto’s brother, Amilcar Hernandez, the death has been piercing and painful.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In September, Manow posted a photo of her bloodied face and said Clateman knocked out her dermal piercing during a fight.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let its crusty, golden-brown surface fool you—what lies beneath is a potentially delicious dish whose success depends on the decisions made and ingredients used along the way.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Green expertly applies fake eyelashes, thick foundation and a dessert brown eye look, while Messina goes to work piling tight curls atop my head.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The park will be adorned with red, white, and blue flowers and American flags.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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On the other side was a small driveway bursting with star fruit and hibiscus flowers.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jared Luecke, 33, is facing murder and tampering with evidence charges and is accused of repeatedly stabbing John Luecke with a knife and hitting him with a crowbar, according to court records.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hennen spent 30 months in prison for intent to distribute cocaine and was separately arrested for assault after stabbing someone.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The lookalike duo flashed their identical warm smiles while attending the Mothers & Daughters 4 Choice event back in '94.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Your Skin Might Actually Improve There’s no cure-all cream or powder to reverse the hands of time, but strength training might also carry skin benefits.—
Julia Sullivan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Replace the cow’s milk with coconut milk or coconut cream in the cake batter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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