PINKOS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

pinkos

noun

variants also pinkoes

plural of pinko

as in leftists

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Noun

By then, even Sartre had lost his enthusiasm for the USSR and had broken with the doctrinaire French communists.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
The shift has become a lightning rod for Republicans, who are aggressively branding Democrats as communists.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of communists

Noun

Democratic socialists hope to ride wave of momentum The democratic socialist movement appears to be gaining momentum over a decade after Republicans rode the tea party wave.

— Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Yet despite the faction’s inability to win in purple or red districts, democratic socialists enjoy a net favorability of 17 points among Democratic voters nationwide, compared with just 4 points for Democratic members of Congress.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of socialists

Noun

Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Flowers in shades of gentle pinks and purples have an enduring appeal and can make just as much of an impact as bolder colors.

— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026

Definition of pinks

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