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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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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as in pinkish
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Recent Examples of pink
Dr. Andrew Bernstein, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Colors such as pink, maroon, and sky blue are also offered for those who want to give off a bit of a luxe look when working.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Aug. 2025
Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 23 July 2025
For years, undercooked pork was a big concern, leading home cooks to avoid any signs of pink for food safety.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
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
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Noun
The Lyme disease rash begins as a pink or red circle at the site of tick attachment.
—Dr. Andrew Bernstein, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Colors such as pink, maroon, and sky blue are also offered for those who want to give off a bit of a luxe look when working.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Her mother told the outlet that the child loved the color pink and loved to eat.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 23 July 2025
For years, undercooked pork was a big concern, leading home cooks to avoid any signs of pink for food safety.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Noun
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Napheesa Collier finished with 25 points and nine rebounds, Courtney Williams added 23 points and five assists, and the Lynx had season bests in points, rebounds and free throws in dominating Las Vegas 109-78.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
26 July 2025
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the best year of his career, which began with a life-changing contract, continued with the birth of his first daughter and wrapped with personal bests of a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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While slow, its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Kendall Jenner’s glossy, pinkish nude lip would be a perfect choice all on its own, but the coordinated shadow—applied to the lid and edged beneath the lower lash line—and cheeks serve ultimate romance.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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Salmon patch: These pinkish or red-colored patches typically grow on the face or back of the neck.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Grevillea x gaudichaudii is a prostrate species, also with red flowers, whose foliage is reddish as well.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Interspersed among the plants are a couple of apricot trees, a very young Meyer lemon tree and, across the driveway, a cassia tree, still in bloom with yellow flowers.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Promes has lodged an appeal against his conviction and is fighting an additional 18-month sentence, imposed in 2023, for stabbing his cousin.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Andrew James McGann, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, was arrested last month, accused of stabbing Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, to death and charged with two counts of capital murder.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In her deep mourning dress (neat as a Quaker’s), with her beautiful hair, smooth and brown, her fine eyes, and her sensible face indicating a habit of self-control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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The nail color, which Gomez wore to the wedding alongside a red halter gown and matching bright red lip, is a gorgeous, earthy blend of mauve, beige, and brown tones.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the snapshot, Kate wore a cream cowboy hat that complemented Rani's turquoise one with a pink ribbon.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The model walked the red carpet in a cream silk slip dress with a plunging neckline, which drifted too far to one side at one point, resulting in a nip-slip.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Violent arrest left McNeil with a fractured tooth, concussion McNeil's attorneys at the July 23 news conference said the college student suffered permanent injuries from his arrest, including a fractured tooth that punctured his lip and required stitches.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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What aspects of hip-hop are being punctured right now?—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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