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
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Bright, tropical shades feel right at home on vacation, while milky pinks, peaches, and creams offer a more subtle take for everyday wear.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Soft off-whites, beiges, greiges, and pinks bring brightness while adding warmth.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Designed in dreamy pinks (walls included) with bold color accents and breezy, indoor-outdoor living, the space keeps things fun without sacrificing comfort.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Think softer citrus tones, cheerful corals, butter yellows, and vibrant pinks and greens—anything that feels particularly sunny or energetic.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Pink Pursuit, meanwhile, offers up a slightly brighter colorway, with pinks, greens, and dashes of light blue.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
How to Use Pink, Terra-Cotta, or Amber Try baby pinks and blushes, which feel inviting in a quiet way.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Noun
However, she's experimented with a rainbow of colors, ranging from whites and soft pinks to bold green and patterned blue ensembles.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Bright, tropical shades feel right at home on vacation, while milky pinks, peaches, and creams offer a more subtle take for everyday wear.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Soft off-whites, beiges, greiges, and pinks bring brightness while adding warmth.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Designed in dreamy pinks (walls included) with bold color accents and breezy, indoor-outdoor living, the space keeps things fun without sacrificing comfort.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Think softer citrus tones, cheerful corals, butter yellows, and vibrant pinks and greens—anything that feels particularly sunny or energetic.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Pink Pursuit, meanwhile, offers up a slightly brighter colorway, with pinks, greens, and dashes of light blue.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
How to Use Pink, Terra-Cotta, or Amber Try baby pinks and blushes, which feel inviting in a quiet way.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
Noun
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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His right-hand man, Bishop, pulls an Iago on him and stabs him in the back by emptying his bullets.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The shower curtain opens, revealing an old woman, who stabs and decapitates Mary.—
Therie Hendrey-Seabrook,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lightweight serums or creams can help maintain style without adding extra weight.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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So basically, ingesting it (rather than relying on collagen-boosting skin creams) is going to give you superior results.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Rose gave up five first-round draft picks to acquire the versatile wing from the Brooklyn Nets.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Because there is no rush, with no games to be played for four months and no draft picks to be made for more than a week.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Freeman also gave teammate Ricardo Pepi his flowers for stepping in for Christian Pulisic, who sat the game out due to an injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Fresh flowers and firewood deliveries make cottages feel like home without the chores.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Verb
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If a foreign object punctures the tread or sidewall, your tire can deflate slowly or quickly, depending on the puncture.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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In worst-case scenarios, the ice punctures the hull.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
Noun
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In July 2024, Rinderknecht demanded the chatbot generate an image that showed wealthy elites dining extravagantly on one side of a wall while the world burned beyond the barricade.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Norway is good enough to get out of the group while playing the underdog role when facing the elites, like France.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Your practical eye spots tiny gaps, while a kind tone keeps people open to change so the fix actually sticks today.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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