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
Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 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, 15 Sep. 2025
Lisa leads the pink trend Salmon, rose, fuchsia — the red carpet was awash with pinks of every kind.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Iceland poppies bloom with delicate petals in warm hues of yellows, pinks, oranges, as well as white.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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
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
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
Noun
The frock dress was in high visibility, with the drop waist and buttercup yellow colorways mixed with pinks and limes.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 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, 15 Sep. 2025
Lisa leads the pink trend Salmon, rose, fuchsia — the red carpet was awash with pinks of every kind.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Iceland poppies bloom with delicate petals in warm hues of yellows, pinks, oranges, as well as white.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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
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
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
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 video shows Zarutska sit in a seat in front of Brown, who fixates on her and after several minutes pulls out a knife and stabs her several times in the neck, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Harrison stabs Prater with the needle and knocks the billionaire out.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rooms and Suites The Langham offers 380 rooms and suites that shift from understated guest rooms in creams and soft greys to sprawling residences large enough to house a family.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, some companies make prescription-strength arousal creams.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling for fall decor picks from the Magnolia collection at Target, starting at $5.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Snag top picks from the sale below before items sell out.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 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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These varieties have the names of Indigenous tribes such as Muskogee and Zuni (purple flowers), Lipan (lavender flowers), and Natchez (white flowers with deep cinnamon bark).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Her idea was expressed through a reenactment of the funeral of Achilles from the perspective of the flowers growing near his funeral pyre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Taylor is Connor, a jokester and tough young Westie soldier who sticks close to Roarke to survive in Hell’s Kitchen.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Once, Russian elites considered turning East with great caution, preferring Europe for education, investment, vacations, and more.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Soon, film stars and Hollywood elites began making the trek from Los Angeles, with Greta Garbo leading the way.—
Jenny Peters,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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