pinks 1 of 2

noun

plural of pink
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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pinks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pink
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
Noun
After spending much of the year in bright tomato reds and pretty, polished pinks, the actor and singer has gone several shades deeper for fall, courtesy of longtime nail artist Tom Bachik. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026 And beneath the surface, a migrating rainbow of pinks, greens, and silvers greets those who venture out by canoe or kayak. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Cater said color has become a signature of the brand, with orange, pinks and yellows among the standouts. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 That’s how many options Fwee Lip&Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot has, across nudes, corals, pinks, reds, mauves, and roses. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 While exploring the property, guests may even spot the rose named in her honor—a fragrant hybrid tea with more than 100 petals in soft pinks and apricots. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 Her humdrum life gives way to beach bonfires at sunset (lensed by Tudor Vladimir Panduru and Fabian Gamper in stunning dusky blues and pinks) and skinny-dipping in the river. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 Also fanning himself was David González, whose abanico featured pinks, purples and reds. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Colors range from the softest pearly pinks to deep wine jellies and candy apple reds. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
Give soft, romantic baby pinks some rocker edge with silver chrome details. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
  1. best
  2. stabs
  3. creams
  4. picks
  5. flowers
  6. punctures
  7. elites
  8. sticks
Noun
  • Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Pugh’s performance is a master class in physicality and flair, one of her career bests.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • The sequence culminates in the Great Hall, where Ned kicks part of his broken cane to Colum, who stabs MacKinney in the leg.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But before Bane can finish him off, Batman stabs a Batarang into a little knob on Bane’s wrist gauntlet, the one that controls his intake of Venom.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of stabs
Noun
  • The formula for Voupre's Anti-Aging Rescue Solution is the basis for nearly identical wrinkle creams that the Weingartens and Odeds sell across other brands like Introstem, CbGäRDN, Venofye and Lavelier.
    — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With that baseline established, layering on neck creams with increasingly sophisticated active ingredients is the new norm in neck care.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of creams
Verb
  • That list goes from first-round picks offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson to Day 2 guys such as linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, tight end Will Kacmarek as well as wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Rams acquired Garrett in a June trade that sent outside linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and other future picks to the Cleveland Browns.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of picks
Noun
  • Recently a box showcased sweet, custardy amaebi, salmon belly, chum ikura, uni, toro, Hokkaido hotate, octopus and kizami wasabi adorned with various flowers and pickles.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of flowers
Verb
  • The incidental findings problem Here is the number that punctures the marketing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That’s because when a snake bites and punctures the skin and transfers venom into the victim’s body, the venom attacks the skin, soft tissue and connective tissue beneath it.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of punctures
Noun
  • Visible minorities remain vastly underrepresented among France’s political and business elites.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There is a lot of frustration on the part of the population already, even within some elites, that maybe the regime should have shown some flexibility in some of the negotiations, for example.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of elites
Verb
  • The right-side fan mount is also covered with a dust filter, which sticks magnetically to the inside of the side panel.
    — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Selfie sticks dangle off every bridge, and tour groups shuffle behind guides waving flags.
    — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of sticks

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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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