as in best
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 stabs
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
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Recent Examples of pinks
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Auroras typically appear in a range of colors, including greens, pinks and reds, often featuring several shades of these colors.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Think soft shimmer, pearly pinks, and iridescent finishes.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Color schemes weave a wordless Bildungsroman, contrasting youthful pinks and purples with more mature hues of blue, gold and gray to fit the duality of the freshman spirit.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Color combos that work well in nature—petal pinks, leafy greens, watery blues—will often work well in a room, too.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
The landscapes are bright and colorful; Glander fills each frame with vivid blues, cool greens, romantic pinks, and hazy oranges.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Satiny blush pinks, subtle chrome, and thin coats of shimmer can all be used to elevate the look.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Available in a variety of colors from white to pinks, purples, reds, and bicolor blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
After a long, hot summer of pale pinks and butter yellows, nail trends will likely be the first aesthetic to cool down and transition to darker, moodier bases comprised of midnight blue and red wine hues.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Auroras typically appear in a range of colors, including greens, pinks and reds, often featuring several shades of these colors.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Think soft shimmer, pearly pinks, and iridescent finishes.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Color schemes weave a wordless Bildungsroman, contrasting youthful pinks and purples with more mature hues of blue, gold and gray to fit the duality of the freshman spirit.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Color combos that work well in nature—petal pinks, leafy greens, watery blues—will often work well in a room, too.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
The landscapes are bright and colorful; Glander fills each frame with vivid blues, cool greens, romantic pinks, and hazy oranges.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Satiny blush pinks, subtle chrome, and thin coats of shimmer can all be used to elevate the look.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Available in a variety of colors from white to pinks, purples, reds, and bicolor blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
Noun
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The person then stabs it with a long knife.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Near the end of the video, the unseen cameraperson flips the notebook to a page containing a diagram of the church and stabs the diagram with a knife.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Diapering Diapering essentials include everything from disposable diapers to rash creams and wipes, helping parents keep their baby clean and comfortable.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every Tuesday this season, Newsweek Sports Betting Editor Tyler Everett will offer his early ATS picks for every NFL game on that week's schedule.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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IndieWire picks our eight favorite new physical releases for September 2025, below.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recounting his visit with Shelton’s body after she’d been taken off of life support in From Bleak to Dark, Maron punctures the somber scene with a joke about taking a selfie.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cushions are embroidered with flowers by Cape Town studio Casamento.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Adhesives Craft glue (also known as school glue), glue sticks for a glue gun, and Mod Podge are worth their discount price tag here.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aristocracy, the rule of elites relevant in his day—when less than five percent of the population could vote for Members of Parliament—was obviously antithetical to democracy.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s attendance at the marquee event contrasts with the usual guest list of the popular New York tournament, which this year has seen an overwhelming majority of Hollywood elites flock to the stands.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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