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
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Perennial dianthus plants go by many common names, such as pinks, sweet William, and carnation.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Cheddar pinks are evergreen to semi-evergreen, depending on local climate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
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
These flowers come in a range of colors, from purples and blues to magentas, pinks, and whites.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Focus on rich reds, pinks, and oranges, balanced out with some yellow.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Perennial dianthus plants go by many common names, such as pinks, sweet William, and carnation.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Cheddar pinks are evergreen to semi-evergreen, depending on local climate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
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
These flowers come in a range of colors, from purples and blues to magentas, pinks, and whites.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinks
Noun
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Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli don their red-carpet-best at the FOX Upfront Red Carpet on May 11 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Graham polled next-best with 43% favorability among Democrats and 22% among independents, and with 14% of Democrats and 25% of independents viewing him unfavorably.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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
Noun
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Even everyday products like deodorants or hair removal creams can play a role.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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Topical creams keep your skin moisturized and reduce the risk of reactions.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Subscribe here to our newsletter In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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This is why the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered three players and three unprotected draft picks to acquire Donovan Mitchell, for moments such as Sunday’s Game 7 in Detroit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
16 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
Noun
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Another factor is pushback from Russian elites, who are banned from living abroad and have lost the protection of Western laws that preserved their wealth.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Soon, not only was business a subject for scientific management, in the eyes of progressive elites, but so were schools and even churches and, naturally, cities and nations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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“Pinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinks. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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