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
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Bright pinks and blues are typical for baby showers, but white, gold and lavender will help keep the party classy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Shades such as soft pinks, delicate beiges, translucent mauves, and classic reds are safe bets for a sophisticated and contemporary manicure without looking too bold.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Available in a variety of colors from white to pinks, purples, reds, and bicolor blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
When choosing a color palette, consider tones found in a meadow or a wildflower garden—plumy pinks, sage, cream, and pastel or ochre yellows.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The pinks and purples and reds of the cosmic gases seem to dance across the galaxy.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
From pale, sheer pinks to bright fuchsia and moody magenta, there's a pink tone for every mood and moment.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Bright pinks and blues are typical for baby showers, but white, gold and lavender will help keep the party classy.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Shades such as soft pinks, delicate beiges, translucent mauves, and classic reds are safe bets for a sophisticated and contemporary manicure without looking too bold.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.
—Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Available in a variety of colors from white to pinks, purples, reds, and bicolor blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
When choosing a color palette, consider tones found in a meadow or a wildflower garden—plumy pinks, sage, cream, and pastel or ochre yellows.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The pinks and purples and reds of the cosmic gases seem to dance across the galaxy.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
Noun
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Brzustewicz led all Knights in scoring with 54 points in 59 games this season on the strength of three-year bests in goals (19) and assists (35).—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check out three of our most popular collections from our Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart (Brookbury, Ezra, and Marlow) to see which pieces and styles might match your aesthetic best.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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But this person who was a friend, who owes her career to me, just stabs me in the back.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The architecture is predominantly grand Victorian villas in candy-box lilacs and creams, their aged wooden panels faintly reminiscent of a Norwegian coastal town.—
Alexandra Genova,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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With ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C, and varying consistencies of gels and creams, there’s a lot to consider.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But that level of success is typically designated for a team that owns seven or eight draft picks a year.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each month JPMorgan updates its top stock picks across growth, value, income and short investment strategies.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Joel, a 19‑year veteran, begins pursuing after another officer deploys a spike strip and punctures the Challenger's tires.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The narrower design, combined with the several sharp teeth, effectively punctures through tough pepper skin and hard fruits to cut out the core and remove seeds in a matter of seconds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their cheerful orange or yellow colors contrast beautifully with other garden flowers, especially those in shades of blue and purple.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once the media sticks its oar in, the real reason for the robbery emerges by degrees.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fuji sticks close to its playbook and delivers a camera that's simple to use, captures instant photos with the same analog aesthetic that has made Instax the instant film of choice for going on twenty years.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To see Hollywood elites Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro trying to regain relevance was hilarious.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As expected, the comic and actor was inducted into the elite SNL club by a cavalcade of elites, with cameos from Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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