pinkish

adjective

Definition of pinkishnext
as in pink

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Recent Examples of pinkish The new Kylie Cosmetic Lip Butter in Watermelon is the perfect lip gloss for me, providing a touch of pinkish red. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026 The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Behind the pattern, the snakes are typically light brown, coppery or tan, sometimes grayish or pinkish tan, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. — Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 The king got his way, and the British empire began recruiting from every corner of the globe, where one in four people—many who looked nothing like his pale, pinkish self—owed him their allegiance and loyalty, having been colonized by the Crown. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pinkish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinkish
  1. pink
  2. brown
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  • The man, wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt and a pink hat, initially dropped the hammer when told to do so by the officers.
    — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Evokes sweet cotton candy and a pink, magical fantasy atmosphere.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pink
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  • She is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 115 pounds with long brown hair and brown eyes.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Carlos Evelio Jimenez-Alvarez Brooklyn Park Police Police say Jimenez-Alvarez stands 5 feet 1 inches tall, weighs about 165 lbs, and has gray hair and brown eyes.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of brown

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