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Recent Examples of pinkish
The pinkish-purple blooms appear in summer and last into the fall.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Nude with a pinkish hue, practically the same shade as the natural nail.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2026
Around midnight the edges of the lunar surface can still take on a pinkish glow.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
Spunky plaid bows paired with shiny oversized red pom pom sprays and glittery curly stems can be intertwined with playful ornaments such as lollipops, macaroons, candy canes or a pinkish lavender poodle to enhance the whimsical feel of a tree's decor.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Nude with a pinkish hue, practically the same shade as the natural nail.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2026
Around midnight the edges of the lunar surface can still take on a pinkish glow.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025
Spunky plaid bows paired with shiny oversized red pom pom sprays and glittery curly stems can be intertwined with playful ornaments such as lollipops, macaroons, candy canes or a pinkish lavender poodle to enhance the whimsical feel of a tree's decor.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinkish
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The As Ever founder styled herself simply with a gold circular choker and matching bracelet, with a pale pink manicure and her dark brunette hair lightly waved.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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But this year, due to coastal planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Spirit Awards relocated to the Hollywood Palladium (where they were last held in 1994), a venue decked out in the show’s signature blue and pink signage and decor — a pivot that proved effective.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Cowboy Carter artist shared yet another set of images on Instagram from the 2026 Super Bowl, this time wearing a long brown coat with a matching hat and blue jeans.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2026
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Orly’s Persistent Memory is a deep, rich, creamy red color with subtle brown undertones.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Pinkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinkish. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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