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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
And some nondescript utility boxes by county traffic lights will also be wrapped in GTA’s pinks and blues. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 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
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
  • Nichols won Best Director at the 1968 Oscars for his work, and the film is consistently named on the list of bests on the American Film Institute’s various lists.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • But fearing that Carrie is too powerful and too dangerous, Margaret grabs a sewing needle and stabs Carrie in the ear.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of stabs
Noun
  • Meant to cater to different hair types, the range included Prism Shine and Virgin Repair shampoos and conditioners, and a Fantasy Curls assortment of creams, shampoos and masks, among other products.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Studies have found that, for women, testosterone gels or creams are better than oral formulations, which have been linked to liver and high cholesterol problems.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of creams
Verb
  • Injuries to potential top NFL Draft picks OT Trevor Goosby and DE Colin Simmons have hurt Texas, but haven’t held it back.
    — PJ Green November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Chicago Bears traded for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster move Thursday, sending a package that included two first-round draft picks to the Tennessee Titans.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of picks
Noun
  • Usually the rule of thumb for these hydrangeas is to prune them after flowers start to fade in summer, and no later than August.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Even the co-stars deserve their flowers, and Brooks provided them.
    — Rashad Alexander November 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 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
  • Laurin said politicians and political elites try to paint their opponents as extreme to frighten and fire up their voters.
    — Frank Langfitt, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Kim will face his last days when a large enough body of North Korean elites conclude that remaining loyal is no longer their safest and most rational choice.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of elites
Verb
  • What’s a Jimmy Webb classic where something sticks in your craw?
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sticks

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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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