as in pinkish
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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 to pierce
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
accidentally pinked my shoulder with his fencing sword
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Recent Examples of pink
Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
The dynamic duo ditched their go-to pink and green for some fabulous funereal looks, mourning the impending end of the Ozian franchise.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
The glosses come in three different iterations — Buzzin’ About, featuring sheer lavender with rainbow pinpoints of pearl; Favorite Deputy, with sheer gold with rainbow pinpoints of pearl; Peep This, with sheer pink with baby blue pinpoints of pearl, and Yeehaw!
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: The treatment comes in four shades, ranging from clear and fragrance-free to pink with a subtle vanilla scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The flower — and pink — was the guest of honor at the celebration for Magda Butrym and H&M’s collaboration, held Thursday in a former bank near Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
The dynamic duo ditched their go-to pink and green for some fabulous funereal looks, mourning the impending end of the Ozian franchise.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The sweetest shade of all to style out though is a pale pink, as seen both on the SS25 runways and the streets of Paris of Milan during Fashion Month.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
The glosses come in three different iterations — Buzzin’ About, featuring sheer lavender with rainbow pinpoints of pearl; Favorite Deputy, with sheer gold with rainbow pinpoints of pearl; Peep This, with sheer pink with baby blue pinpoints of pearl, and Yeehaw!
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
For Men And Women For both men and women, the Rivera collection offers diameters ranging from 33 to 43 mm, along with a colour palette that spans from blue to pink.
—Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: The treatment comes in four shades, ranging from clear and fragrance-free to pink with a subtle vanilla scent.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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Most scientifically amazing about the tiny wonders, which are brown and gray but sometimes bred to have a pinkish hue, is their ability to regenerate limbs, Ralston said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The string of planets ends in the eastern sky with Mars, easily discernible because of its pinkish tone.—
Katrina Miller,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her personal bests are 12.24 and 11.09, respectively.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Delaney, who has been public about his own experience with death in losing his toddler-aged son to a brain tumor, and Slate, a comedian with the soul of a poet, are each at their bests here.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on and toss until the spears are lightly coated in oil. Spread them out in a single layer on the pan. Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Tribune News Service,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Though the shots aren't in color, Clooney's brown locks can be seen clearly.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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There is a test laboratory where samples of materials and finished bags are put through their paces, and a repair workshop where a weathered brown bag awaited rescue, its flap chewed by a dog.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The gin features powerful aromas of white flowers and cardamom on the nose, complemented by subtle hints of fresh citrus.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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That first bucket of flowers has become the gift that keeps on giving.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Police said evidence found at the scene indicated the man was stabbed near a bus stop in the 100 block of 11th Street.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said he was stabbed in the heart and died in his twin brother’s arms.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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New to Yankee Stadium in 2025, the Petroni tiramisu is made of espresso mascarpone cream, lady finger cookies and cocoa powder.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The most common treatment is using corticosteroid cream to calm inflammation and redness.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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