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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
Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Comprised of 27 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls, per McKinney’s official website, the necklace also featured white diamonds, brown diamonds, blue, pink and purple sapphires, pink tourmalines, amethysts and rubellites.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
After all, who would Elle Woods be without her dopamine-inducing wardrobe of pinks of all shades?
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
From warm woods and cozy corners to pink and gold with walls of plants, there's no shortage of great café design.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
These bold floor coverings are a sophisticated nod to the dopamine décor movement, utilizing colors like orange, yellow, and pink to elevate a space.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Comprised of 27 large Australian South Sea baroque pearls, per McKinney’s official website, the necklace also featured white diamonds, brown diamonds, blue, pink and purple sapphires, pink tourmalines, amethysts and rubellites.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Adding this 22-inch wreath to your door will provide a bright spot to welcome you home, thanks to its beautiful splashes of reds, pinks, and purples.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
After all, who would Elle Woods be without her dopamine-inducing wardrobe of pinks of all shades?
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
The flamingo pink Broward Transitional Center hides in plain sight on a stretch of road in Pompano Beach lined with palm trees and modest commercial buildings.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
From warm woods and cozy corners to pink and gold with walls of plants, there's no shortage of great café design.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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However, the Super Bowl LVIII logo in 2024 featured a purple and pinkish-red color, which did not predict the showdown between the Chiefs and the 49ers, as both teams' colors are red and do not incorporate any purple.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The red color comes from a bright red carotenoid pigment that acts like a sunscreen, protecting the algae’s green chlorophyll from harmful UV rays and making snow appear pinkish to reddish.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bird by Bird is generous, charming, and quietly piercing.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, an 8-year-old in West Baltimore at the time of the murder, offers piercing commentary on the impact of both the initial crime and the succeeding one, the grievously unjust trial that put three kids in the penitentiary.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Working in 2 batches and adding more oil between batches if needed, cook chicken in a single layer, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 5 minutes.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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These are different enough from the front legs to stay interesting during the build — dew claws and all — but the light-brown slope curved 3x3 corner round pieces are slightly translucent, so the bright yellow underframe tile shows through the corners.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her shining brown curls are carefully arranged each morning, tied up with pink ribbon, festooned with flowers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The site where Pretti was killed, on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street, was decorated with hundreds of pillar and votive candles and dozens of flower bouquets and signs left by neighbors and mourners by midday Monday.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the Baylor study, participants watched a video of a hand being stabbed with a needle.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Goncalves, meanwhile, was stabbed roughly 38 times, including 24 stab and incised wounds on her scalp, face, and neck, another 11 stab and incised wounds to the chest, and three stab and incised wounds of the upper extremities.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Writing a novel is a solitary experience but not writing one is even more so, without the occasional call from an editor or marketing person to keep me warm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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An hour in McIntyre’s company is a warm, convivial whirlwind of enthusiasm, jokes and anecdotes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Styled by Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, Jenner wore a cream halterneck made of undulating ruffles, paired with a swishy, double-layer black and cream skirt that cascaded into a liquidy train.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The result is a category that’s far more varied than many drinkers realize, ranging from classic rye-forward blends to dessert-style cream whiskies to smoky single malts coming out of British Columbia.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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