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Recent Examples of pinkish
Nude with a pinkish hue, practically the same shade as the natural nail.
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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
The cloves have a slight pinkish tinge.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
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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
The cloves have a slight pinkish tinge.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinkish
Adjective
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Her choice of accessories included a gold choker braided with pink gemstones, which further added a touch of gothic romanticism to her look.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Flowering crab apples, for example, are useful small ornamental trees that offer lovely red, pink or white flowers in late spring and autumn fruits that feed wildlife.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Pinkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinkish. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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