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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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Shoppers can choose from a wide variety of colors (reds and pinks, yellows, whites), species (roses, orchids, tulips) and price points.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Rather than leaning into the hearts, roses, and deep reds and pinks associated with Valentine’s Day, start by decorating with complementary colors.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Swirling and intricate pink rose custom Pierre Frey wallpaper and deep blue wainscoting lead to the LaVerne suite, and mint greens and pastel pinks plus detailed wallpaper of Southwestern cacti and brush mirror Hal Thompson’s likes.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Vibrant pinks, purples, blues, and, of course, the iconic oranges of California poppies cascade over the state’s landscapes, from San Diego to San Francisco and beyond.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
In her own home, Pinto’s daughter plays on a large area rug of pinks, creams and grays.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day is all about reds and pinks, applied in whatever way feels swoon-worthy to you.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
On the map, everything north of Tennessee was blanketed in purples and pinks and blues, signalling heavy snow, while everything south was bone white—meaning no snow, not even an inch.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Many of the types found at garden centers boast big blooms in pinks, whites, and purples.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Shoppers can choose from a wide variety of colors (reds and pinks, yellows, whites), species (roses, orchids, tulips) and price points.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Rather than leaning into the hearts, roses, and deep reds and pinks associated with Valentine’s Day, start by decorating with complementary colors.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Swirling and intricate pink rose custom Pierre Frey wallpaper and deep blue wainscoting lead to the LaVerne suite, and mint greens and pastel pinks plus detailed wallpaper of Southwestern cacti and brush mirror Hal Thompson’s likes.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Vibrant pinks, purples, blues, and, of course, the iconic oranges of California poppies cascade over the state’s landscapes, from San Diego to San Francisco and beyond.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
In her own home, Pinto’s daughter plays on a large area rug of pinks, creams and grays.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day is all about reds and pinks, applied in whatever way feels swoon-worthy to you.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
On the map, everything north of Tennessee was blanketed in purples and pinks and blues, signalling heavy snow, while everything south was bone white—meaning no snow, not even an inch.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
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And if your fourth line is Horvat between Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart, with Bennett — the Conn Smythe Trophy winner last spring — as the 13th forward sprinkled in with some shifts, well, that’s a new definition of depth at best-on-best.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The two most notable team stats were points in the paint, where the Aztecs scored 52 points; and turnovers, where the visitors committed six while forcing 22, both season bests.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Milo tries to be a hero, trying to use pepper spray on Morgan, but Morgan stabs and kills him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Moisturizers, eye creams and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soft White Goncalves and Olson agree that soft whites and warmer creams can give a kiss of warmth to your kitchen.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Falcons are led by seniors Foster Huang and Ross Jacobson, who were both All-CIF first-team picks last season.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Shop our top picks from $15 to get a head start on spring cleaning with kitchen organizers to style your kitchen like a chef.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Anderson punctures his weed haze with the bright light of a past that in actuality never dimmed, when Lockjaw begins to hunt Pat and Willa.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
24 Nov. 2025
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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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Visitors were leaving potted plants and grocery-store flowers, many of them yellow, symbolizing hope for a safe return.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stores have stocked up on flowers and chocolates ahead of Valentine's Day this weekend, but this isn't always how the holiday was celebrated.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Heathcliff sticks his fingers in a broken egg, Cathy watches her servants enjoying a BDSM moment in the stables while Heathcliff covers her mouth and eyes.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Progress sticks when compassion ensures that everyone gets heard.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite the contradiction, this strategy worked because elites are universally perceived as out of touch with the real world – with privileged and sheltered life experience that begets a sense of superiority.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The files are more proof that elites of all persuasions seem plenty comfortable saying the quiet part out loud or engaging in egregious, shameless behavior, banking on a culture that has given up on demanding consequences.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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