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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
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2026
There was no trace of pink or Lionel Messi on this night.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 May 2026
As someone who is best suited towards cool undertone products, the pinks are a bit too pink-y for me.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Another option to fill in your garden with greenery is the soft Summer Sunrise Panicum, a tall grass that changes color through the seasons from green to pink to gold to tan.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Sitting in front of the image of a hot pink house, Grande seems like an entirely different artist now than the one who set the internet ablaze with the single in 2019.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2026
There was no trace of pink or Lionel Messi on this night.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Noun
Color-blocking with sky blues and bubblegum pinks, are also in the color trend zeitgeist this season.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 May 2026
As someone who is best suited towards cool undertone products, the pinks are a bit too pink-y for me.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Verb
Kelly Rutherford rocks pink a monochromatic ensemble to celebrate the launch of her new fragrance, Rose Première, in partnership with Veronique Gabai.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Another option to fill in your garden with greenery is the soft Summer Sunrise Panicum, a tall grass that changes color through the seasons from green to pink to gold to tan.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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Capillary refill refers to the return of blood to the nail bed, giving it a pinkish color.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Allow its pinkish-purple or white flowers to bloom and attract pollinators to your pepper flowers, boosting your harvest.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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As Stankiewicz attempted to utter another sentence, the train’s ear-piercing horn sounded.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The county medical examiner said in an autopsy report that Obumseli, who worked in cryptocurrency, died from a forceful downward thrust from a blade that went three inches into his chest, piercing a major artery.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But Shaboozey, dressed in head-to-toe denim with brown suede boots, his dreadlocks hanging loose across his back, is thinking about his mother.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Warm, nutty, and salty, brown butter adds so much complexity to any chocolate chip cookie recipe.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Petunias need at least six hours of full sun daily to keep blooming—too much shade will halt their flowers.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Jury convicted Anthony earlier Tuesday The jury convicted Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet – a case that drew national attention and intensified conversations about self‑defense, race, and safety at school events.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Emotional testimony details shocking stabbing The trial, which began with jury selection on June 1, included emotional testimony from eye witnesses and graphic video footage of the chaotic event, CBS News reported.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Pour the lot into a blender, add ice, and your Moscow mule becomes even more of a warm-weather lounge-fellow.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
Noun
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From a hilltop, a broad sweep of cream concrete comes into view, vineyards rolling beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 60 rooms and suites are done up in soothing tones of cream and silver, with more than a dozen different types of marble used in the bathrooms.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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