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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
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Saucer magnolias are very popular, with flowers that bloom in white, pink, rose, purple, magenta, or burgundy.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Bright, tropical shades feel right at home on vacation, while milky pinks, peaches, and creams offer a more subtle take for everyday wear.
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Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Even changed her appearance, changed her hair color from brown to pink, and quit her job, attempting to wash away the past.
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Dave Savini,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The actress, 40, posted the update — which featured a photo of herself smiling widely in a pink sports bra and matching jogging shorts after completing the KLM Norte Sur in Madrid on Sunday, June 21 — on Instagram.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Saucer magnolias are very popular, with flowers that bloom in white, pink, rose, purple, magenta, or burgundy.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Noun
Serena Williams made her anticipated return to professional tennis this week at London’s HSBC Championships with her longtime partner Nike outfitting her in head-to-toe pink for the occasion.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Bright, tropical shades feel right at home on vacation, while milky pinks, peaches, and creams offer a more subtle take for everyday wear.
—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Verb
Their blooms range from white, yellow, and green to pink, purple, and red.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Even changed her appearance, changed her hair color from brown to pink, and quit her job, attempting to wash away the past.
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Dave Savini,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.
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Behind the pattern, the snakes are typically light brown, coppery or tan, sometimes grayish or pinkish tan, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Noun
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.
Verb
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The song’s spacious production lets its piercing saxophone riffs dissipate into silence, only for borderline obnoxious horns to swirl them back into rhythm.
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First responders found the woman conscious and alert after an umbrella stake pierced her shoulder.
Adjective
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Matching your belt, shoes, and purse is an easy way to make an outfit feel intentional and look cohesive, and Swift did so by opting for a similarly rich brown leather style.
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Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The pictures Cooley took on Ragusa’s property were of rows of pink and purple native flowers and sunflowers set amid city lights and a dreamy sunset.
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.
Adjective
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This tank top maxi dress is a warm-weather staple.
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El Niño isn't just moving warm water around randomly in the ocean.
Noun
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Whole-wheat batter, sweet-cream butter, and local maple syrup make for the sweetest start to the day.
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At long last, a place to get Augustinus Bader creams and Westman Atelier contour sticks.
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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