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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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Singer Dawnenna West, in a purple, gold and white skirt and pink shirt, finished the performance and walked outside with her grandmother, Maggie Armachain, 76.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
But if your kid is allergic to pink, perhaps consider Ludwig The Teal Frog Holding Rose as a cute alternative.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This colorway’s combination of blush pink fabric and gold hardware feels like a match made in heaven.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Singer Dawnenna West, in a purple, gold and white skirt and pink shirt, finished the performance and walked outside with her grandmother, Maggie Armachain, 76.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
The 1,200-acre Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, on the edge of Chaska (about 30 miles southwest of the Twin Cities), ushers in spring with a lush display of pinks, yellows, purples, reds, and oranges.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
The backless number featured an ombré effect, fading from red to pink.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
But if your kid is allergic to pink, perhaps consider Ludwig The Teal Frog Holding Rose as a cute alternative.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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Patel’s illustrations in soft browns and pinkish oranges are appealing, as is Avni, a brown girl with dark, curly hair.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But, a couple of injuries for Blackwood, combined with his own work, has allowed Wedgewood to start 40 games and appear in 42 this season -- easily career-bests at the NHL level.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rice this season produced career bests in points, field-goal accuracy, rebounds and steals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Teen Mom star shared a joint post on Instagram with her daughter Sophia after the teenager got ear gauges and her belly button pierced.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Branches pierced the roof over their living room and their bedroom.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Consider these octagonal readers that come in shades of brown, red, and blue, or this wrinkle-resistant button-up shirt that’s ideal for travel.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The students, who were mostly Black and brown, many from poor families, all seemed excited to have her there.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lindsay Lohan has a beautiful bouquet of flowers in hand on set for Count My Lies in New York City on April 20.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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These companion plants for garlic—including vegetables, flowers, and herbs—can increase your yield and naturally deter pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Smith lived in Brownsville, less than a mile from where he was stabbed, according to cops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was stabbed to death and another was injured inside of a single-family home on Monday morning.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the chaos, community members like local restaurant owner Ron Grady stepped up to offer warm shelter and food to those who were stranded in the cold due to the massive multi-vehicle crash.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thursday will be warm, dry and breezy in the Twin Cities, while other parts of Minnesota will face extreme fire risk.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its multipurpose formula preps and hydrates skin using a cream-to-gel formula that’s lightweight and won’t leave behind a greasy residue.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Belif’s bestselling product is this combination cream gel moisturizer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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