as in pinkish
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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
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
In certain scents, like this one from Byredo, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
At 7:20, a swath of hot pink hurried up the lobby stairs and through the side door without stopping.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Hoya has thick, glossy leaves that range from deep green to pink.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Johnson is wearing a strapless cotton candy pink Gucci dress embellished with paillettes and with two tiers of beaded fringe.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2025
In certain scents, like this one from Byredo, rose rightfully gets the spotlight, and those Turkish petals are countered beautifully with spicy pink pepper and alluring amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Noun
Cooler skin tones look great in pinks and other cool colors, while warmer tones look great in warm reds and corals.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
At 7:20, a swath of hot pink hurried up the lobby stairs and through the side door without stopping.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Verb
Often called Chinese fringe flower, its delicate blossoms hang in lightly scented clusters ranging from white to pink to burgundy.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Hoya has thick, glossy leaves that range from deep green to pink.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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Its coloring looks pinkish orange up close but, from afar, almost seems to blend in with the surrounding rocks.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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The girl had a face that was delicate, pinkish and gaunt in some lights.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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His 11 free-throw attempts and nine makes were personal postseason bests, both nearly doubling his season highs of six and five, respectively.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2025
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Both times were just off his personal bests in both.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
Verb
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But Jason Schwartzman pierced his ear on The Tonight Show this past August.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Haliburton, the star Indiana Pacers point guard, appeared to have missed the attempt that would pierce their hearts, turn their stomachs into mush and transform their minds into a cauldron of rage.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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According to naval records, Paul Gauguin’s eyes were brown.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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And in summer 2025, a new shade is quickly gaining popularity: mocha brown.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Here, despite the surrounding metropolis, the rhythms of nature are felt through design, cuisine, and what is likely Osaka’s first edible garden at an urban hotel, already growing 20 different herbs—chervil, chamomile, wild strawberries, borage flowers, and six different types of mint.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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To harvest the best peonies, keep plants healthy, stake flowers, cut at the right time of day, and keep cut flowers hydrated.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Verb
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After slaughtering the other contenders and attacking students at the dance, Dan is unmasked after Lori stabs him in the eye with her crown.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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When Jayden tried to intervene, Brand stabbed him as well, according to prosecutors and state witnesses.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Toiletries and cosmetic products that exceed 3.4 ounces are subject to removal, meaning you may be asked to toss out your luxe night cream or pricey hair serum if the container is too large.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Jelly pink Everything is jelly these days—our blushes, face creams, and, of course, our manicures.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
16 May 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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