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
Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
Think vibrant blues, retro greens, bubblegum pinks, and sunset oranges.
—Jenna Curcio, InStyle, 12 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
That translates to gentle mauves, dusty roses, and cool pinks.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
As for the best beauty looks of the night, the defining makeup trend was soft, muted lips in pretty pinks.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
Think vibrant blues, retro greens, bubblegum pinks, and sunset oranges.
—Jenna Curcio, InStyle, 12 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
That translates to gentle mauves, dusty roses, and cool pinks.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
Noun
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But Pickens wants a long-term deal, and 2025 brought lots of career-bests for him in a contract year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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All these people in their Sunday best.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Bautista stabs and shoots his assailants in an operatic eruption of violence that is done in a single, extended shot.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Although it’s designed for very dry skin, the lotion still spreads easily and absorbs faster than many traditional eczema creams.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lightweight moisturizer Heavy creams are great for winter, but rising temperatures call for a lightweight moisturizer that won't feel heavy on hot, humid days.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Celebrity book clubs often also try to funnel their high-profile picks into buzzy on-screen adaptations.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, that’s not a reasonable expectation, no matter how many draft picks the Dolphins have.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 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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Ka'mardre Coleman remembered Students and family of Ka'mardre Coleman gathered in the high school's courtyard with flowers, balloons and candles.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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None of them had sent me flowers, or even a sympathy card.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Fortunately, Swanberg’s millennial gaze never quite gives in to Gen Z cynicism, and the film sticks a satisfying landing that cements it as one of the mumblecore pioneer’s finest films.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cruz portrayed the Republican party as a group of blue-collar workers and populists, blasting Democrats as coastal elites who are out of touch with the average American.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our present tax policies written by Congress benefit wealthy elites and powerful corporations instead of the people who actually do the work to make our nation great.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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