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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
Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Former Barca running mates Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba are in Heron’s pink, too, fashioning one of the league’s most intriguing watches.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Salmon pinks, deep violets, and sunny marigolds define the property’s aesthetic—a kaleidoscopic tribute to Frida Kahlo’s palette, set against lush jungle greens and the ever-shifting blues of the Pacific.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
Those in our collection range from bright reds (‘Springhouse Red’ from our good friends at Springhouse Gardens in Nicholasville, KY) to pink, yellow, orange, and screaming raspberry.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Any unexpected tone will do, though yellow, green, and pink are especially on trend this season.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Former Barca running mates Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba are in Heron’s pink, too, fashioning one of the league’s most intriguing watches.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
The lower level exudes romance with rich pinks, purples and burgundies.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Salmon pinks, deep violets, and sunny marigolds define the property’s aesthetic—a kaleidoscopic tribute to Frida Kahlo’s palette, set against lush jungle greens and the ever-shifting blues of the Pacific.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
Those in our collection range from bright reds (‘Springhouse Red’ from our good friends at Springhouse Gardens in Nicholasville, KY) to pink, yellow, orange, and screaming raspberry.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
Adjective
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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
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The limited-edition oversized powder palette compact includes a pink-coral, a rosy gold, a pinkish silver and a copper-gold that can be worn on the face, eyes and décolleté either solo or blended together.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Darnold shattered his previous career bests by completing 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns while leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Flack’s incoming winner bests Tate McRae's So Close to What.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When recovered, the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing standard body armor and ready to fire, with the scope caps flipped open, the selector lever set to fire and a round chambered.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors said the rifle was loaded with high-powered ammunition capable of piercing body armor, with the scope caps open, and was ready to fire.—
Jack Date,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Broward Sheriff’s Office says Carroll’s about 5-foot-6 and 165 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Wait until the leaves are brown before removing them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use room temperature water and a powdered flower preservative.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Plant these flowers from seed to have a garden bursting with color.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article A 58-year-old man was stabbed in the back of his shoulder and bitten on the top of his head while onboard an L train in Brooklyn, police said Friday.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The victim, who has not yet been identified, was stabbed on a sidewalk outside of Wesley United Methodist Church on the edge of the grounds, Charlottesville Police Department spokesperson Kyle Ervin told Fox News Digital.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, the Tigers seem to have set themselves up for warmer days ahead.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Per Erewhon's website, the Wellness from Scratch smoothie includes a mix of organic orange juice, citrus blossom sea moss refresher drink, turmeric juice, pineapple, mango, bananas, plain kefir, vanilla collagen, coconut cream, honey, fresh mint and almond milk.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The experimentation led itself naturally to sushi paired with cream cheese, or mayonnaise, or other types of cream sauces—a departure from the subtle flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pink. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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