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
Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The dress, which was designed by Jonathan Anderson for Dior, could be seen sketched on paper in pinks and whites.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Showy, tubular blooms draw scores of hummingbirds and butterflies, with flowers ranging in color from reds and pinks to sunny yellow, soft coral, crisp white, and rich blue-violet.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
These flowers come in a range of colors, from purples and blues to magentas, pinks, and whites.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Decorate with soft pinks and oranges that add warm energy and can easily be incorporated through small, inexpensive accents such as throw pillows, serving trays, or pitchers.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Their prolific flowers in reds, pinks, orange and white grow in a compact, mounding habit and bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Her clothes, patterned in vivid reds, pinks and oranges, echo the mineral-rich sands of Iran’s Qeshm and Hormuz islands, where the earth itself seems to glow.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The stage was awash in purples and pinks, psychedelic with the promise of exciting company.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
She is captured on stage in flowing layers, wearing corals and dusty pinks, with pants that hugged at the hip and a headpiece.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The dress, which was designed by Jonathan Anderson for Dior, could be seen sketched on paper in pinks and whites.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Showy, tubular blooms draw scores of hummingbirds and butterflies, with flowers ranging in color from reds and pinks to sunny yellow, soft coral, crisp white, and rich blue-violet.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
These flowers come in a range of colors, from purples and blues to magentas, pinks, and whites.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Decorate with soft pinks and oranges that add warm energy and can easily be incorporated through small, inexpensive accents such as throw pillows, serving trays, or pitchers.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Their prolific flowers in reds, pinks, orange and white grow in a compact, mounding habit and bloom continuously without deadheading.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Her clothes, patterned in vivid reds, pinks and oranges, echo the mineral-rich sands of Iran’s Qeshm and Hormuz islands, where the earth itself seems to glow.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The stage was awash in purples and pinks, psychedelic with the promise of exciting company.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
Noun
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Hollywood royalty, from Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman to Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor, will hit the red carpet in their sartorial best for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Test your knowledge of baseball bests, restaurant revamps and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 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
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The refills are typically for estrogen patches — versus other types of hormone therapy such as creams or vaginal rings — because estrogen patches are typically cheaper than the alternatives, have the largest amount of safety data and are more likely to be covered by insurance, Kauffman said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Most curls benefit from a hydrating conditioner or deep conditioner to replenish moisture, followed by leave-in conditioners for curly hair and styling products like curl creams, mousses, or gels.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Weltman’s draft picks outside the lottery have been unremarkable as well.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 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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There’s nothing like spring when the landscape comes to life again with birds singing, green leaves growing, and flowers blooming.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Guiding us through the site, which was filled with a stunning profusion of brilliantly red poppies and fragrant chamomile flowers, was a local archeologist who lives and works at the site, and whose Turkish commentary was deftly translated for us by our charming guide.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Antarctic Peninsula, a spindly chain of icy mountains which sticks off the west side of the continent like a thumb pointing toward South America, is one of the fastest warming places in the Southern Hemisphere.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Each sticks their face in the fan at an admirable level, but separation ability will always be their calling card.—
Jimmy Durkin,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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The chatter among party elites appears at odds with recent polling in Harris’ favor, including in April’s Harvard Center for American Political Studies/Harris Poll, which showed Harris leading the Democratic field with support from 50% of Democrats.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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At the same time, our public education system is being purposefully sabotaged by corporate elites seeking to sow doubt about our public schools in order to redirect public money straight into their pockets.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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