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verb

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adjective

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Recent Examples of pink
Noun
Guava Spread Guava spread the color of pink jelly sandals, an adorable summer addition. Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025 For her eyes, Brunson chose a dusty pink shadow and no eyeliner. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Verb
White is always chic in summer, but this style also comes in playful shades like hot pink and neon mint—both of which would look stylish with breezy beige linen pants and strappy tan leather sandals or raffia wedges. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025 The tacos, including a colorful vegetarian version studded with nobs of cauliflower, are served on some of the city’s best corn tortillas, some blushed with pink from beets or green from the soft steel of spinach. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Adjective
The large tropical-looking blooms range in color from white to pink to purple, often with a contrasting eye. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025 Begonia Botanical Name: Begonia spp Sun Exposure: Part to full shade Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, slightly moist Soil pH: Acidic Begonias come in an array of types and bloom colors from white to red to salmon to pink. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Noun
  • Judge holds career bests of 10.60 in the 100 and 21.85 in the 200.
    Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
  • In 2017, thousands of men ran 400-meter times that were faster than the personal bests of Olympic gold medalists Sanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
  • Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer; simmer over low, covered, until broth mixture has thickened and steaks are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour, stirring gravy and turning steaks every 15 minutes.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • The timber rattlesnake is a pit viper that is gray in color, sometimes with a pinkish hue, with black and brown diamond-like shapes across its back.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
  • Pedersen broke down her options while sitting on a pinkish firepit and curved bench made from cob.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • For a chic and durable centerpiece, fill this Natural Acacia Wood Footed Bowl with fruit, flowers, or potpourri depending on the season.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025
  • Light and Delicate Rosé Wines Usually very pale pink and/or salmon color with common aromas and/or flavors of strawberry, flowers, watermelon, and citrus.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • The students -- roommates Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle, and Kernodle's boyfriend, Ethan Chapin -- were stabbed to death at the girls' off-campus house on Nov. 13, 2022.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 July 2025
  • Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were stabbed to death in the middle of the night at their off-campus residence.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Police described Decker as a white man with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 July 2025
  • The 29-year-old singer conveyed her childlike wonder through the statement-making makeup, comprised of coral-toned blush, bushy brows and a brown lip.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The structure, completed in 1955 and set on 30 sprawling acres, overlooks the Chagrin River and is painted a cream color with red accents.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
  • Dogs with a thin fur coat on their belly can benefit from wearing sunscreen made for dogs; there are also canine sunscreen creams to protect their noses.
    Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The punctum keeps returning, no matter how hard Dyer tries to puncture it.
    Book Marks July 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
  • Gross broke his femur, three ribs and punctured his lung.
    Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025

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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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