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adjective

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as in pinkish

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pink

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noun

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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pink

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verb

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
Adjective
The star wore Saint Laurent’s satin black mini trench coat, pairing it with a pink bodysuit, black corset, and thigh-high boots. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 In the photos, the teenager could be seen wearing a pink and white dress, posing in front of her outdoor dinner party. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
Dressed in head-to-toe pink, Hurley wore the semi-sheer look while attending the Future Dreams Ladies Lunch in support of the Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Campaign in London on September 24. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 While exploring the property, guests may even spot the rose named in her honor—a fragrant hybrid tea with more than 100 petals in soft pinks and apricots. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
The meat is reddish to pink and is considered excellent eating. — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 In the main dining area, a Sakura-blossom motif stands out, highlighted by lighting that changes from white to pink to suggest the look of cherry blossoms. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
  1. pinkish
  2. best
  3. pierce
  4. brown
  5. flower
  6. stab
  7. warm
  8. cream
Adjective
  • Its sunsets are particularly famous, when the mountains reflect a pinkish hue.
    — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After thirty minutes of searching, Kossmann waved us over to the pinkish headstone of Emma Jane Byrd Young.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinkish
Noun
  • But for the second straight week, Kelce had game-bests in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs beat the Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • Pour the bean mixture into airtight freezer bags pierced the tip of a knife to create air holes.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One item that wasn’t returned was his 3-year-old daughter’s car seat, which had been pierced by a bullet.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pierce
Adjective
  • Grab the pants in a classic blue wash, white à la Stewart, or in a brown shade inspired by Middleton’s version.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Chicago has long faced unequal health outcomes, especially in Black and brown communities dealing with poverty, cultural barriers to trust, and limited access to care, food and pharmacies.
    — Garth Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of brown
Noun
  • After both sisters had abdicated planning the memorial, logistical matters—the casket and its transport, the readings, and, yes, the flowers—had fallen to the front desk volunteer of a church my grandmother no longer attended.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Against a backdrop of wilting flowers that left a subtle funk in the air, designer Glenn Martens once again put forth ideas that challenged conventions of beautiful clothing.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of flower
Verb
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot appeared to be trying to crash the aircraft after stabbing the other pilot.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later said one of the pilots stabbed the other and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft, which was carrying mostly Israeli passengers.
    — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of stab
Adjective
  • Expect a pan-European menu of pimientos de padron peppers, warm leek salad and a surprising tuna Milanese with fun twists like a wagyu sando.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Forecasters are warning about dangerous conditions at Southern California beaches this week, with high surf, erosion and possible coastal flooding, as a pair of storms roil warm Pacific waters and send yet more southerly swells toward the shoreline.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • Items on the menu will include a family-style serving of blue cornbread, maple, and maple cream as a bite.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Two of the usual product tills were transformed into makeshift vanities for about a dozen beauty lovers to test an assortment of serums and creams.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cream

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