How to Use pink in a Sentence

pink

1 of 3 noun
  • The skies erupted with greens and pinks.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
  • That’s right, Mulkey dressed like a tiger (with shades of pink).
    — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
  • Forgo pinks and reds and lean into peach.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Soft off-whites, beiges, greiges, and pinks bring brightness while adding warmth.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
  • This features a pearlescent chrome over a pale pink.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • This cream blush comes in eleven shades, ranging from deep berry to mauve to soft pink.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • A touch of bubble-gum pink isn’t a bad thing, but bathing the room in it is.
    — Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The color palette is all earthy tones with a dash of petal pink.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Opals come in gumdrop red, kitten-nose pink.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Choose from eight hues, ranging from glowy bronzes to pretty pinks.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
    — Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Throughout are warm neutrals and earth tones, airy pinks, and bright whites.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2023
  • For her, the color that excels in doing this is a warm pink.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
  • This clean look comprises just a few coats of polished pale pink.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Hearts, reds and pinks were boldly on display with shoes and handbags.
    — Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Cyclamen coum is just the pop of pink (or red or white) your winter needs.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 June 2023
  • But the pink doesn't just end with the exterior.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • As will garden pinks, the next most cold-hardy annuals.
    — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This bright and fruity candle is a soft pink, topped with a bright red wax raspberry.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Dreaming in the most gorgeous pinks and purples.
    — Blake Crisses, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
  • These easy-to-grow plants bloom in reds, pinks, oranges, purples, and whites for months at a time.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
  • That translates to gentle mauves, dusty roses, and cool pinks.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Many of the types found at garden centers boast big blooms in pinks, whites, and purples.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Brighten up your veggie spread with an instant side that'll add a pop of pink to your plate.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Soft pinks work, but bubblegum shades—and bold reds—are too intense for bedrooms.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Capture the range of emotions in this era with a mix of deep purples, pinks, and metallics.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • But that splash of color doesn't have to be bright, and, in this bathroom, a soft pink makes the space sing.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 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

pink

2 of 3 adjective
  • Her dress is pale pink.
  • The clouds were pink and streaky.
    — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Why is it called the pink moon?
    — ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • What does the 'pink' moon mean?
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The goal is satin pink pointe shoe.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Jorge came with a pink fur coat held up by his hands.
    — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The pink ham crisps when the round is flipped on the flat top.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 May 2023
  • In each stroller was a pink baby.
    — James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Pretty in pink in its truest form.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • What are the best pink jackets to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Inside, the decor is pink and teal green.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
  • Then came a brief bubblegum pink phase.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Averi has pink shoes with little beads on them.
    — Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Or brown and pink for spring fashion trends.
    — Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
  • These pink growing points are called buds or eyes.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The head can be pink or orange, hence their name.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • The tiny dog posed in a pink tiara for the photo.
    — Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • One of the courts is even tinted a very fun pink.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Manow has lost her beloved nicotine-free pink vape.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
  • But, the men in pink blew two easy scoring chances.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
  • This soft, shimmery pink mani is a girly girl’s dream.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The ≠ sign from the pink group makes its tiny little beak.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Look for pink growing points near the top of the root clump.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Four shades of pink and white were used to create this look.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Blooms range in shades from lavender to blue and pink to white.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • His cheeks and hands were flushed pink with blood beneath the skin.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Its leaves are deep red and its flowers range from pink to white.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This time, the rising sun lit up a pink blur on the white sand.
    — Michael Adno, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The two pink squares next to that must equal a total of 0.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The two pink squares next to that must equal a total of 0.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

pink

3 of 3 verb
  • People tend to perk back up or pink up.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Their blooms range from white, yellow, and green to pink, purple, and red.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • If so, this brand has a ton of single colors to choose from — from black and lavender to pink and red.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Over the years, he's sported an array of hair colors from platinum blonde to pink to ice blue.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • From warm woods and cozy corners to pink and gold with walls of plants, there's no shortage of great café design.
    — Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Tiny star-like flowers bloom throughout the spring and summer in shades from crimson to pink or white.
    — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 7 June 2021
  • The predawn sky turned to pink from black as a handful of miners huddled around a propane heater on the side of the road.
    — New York Times, 2 Apr. 2022
  • The white flower heads usually transform to pink or tan as the weather cools.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Flower color ranges from purple to pink and even green, depending on the species.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Bloom colors turn from white to pink and are covered in sharp prickles, a statement explains.
    — Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2022
  • With its ombré shade that transitions from white to pink, the final result is one that sticks.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026
  • Opening creamy to snowy white, blooms age to pink and antique rose hues while providing months of color.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Flowers range from rich blue, purple, and burgundy to pink or white and are a favorite spring cut flower.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Their colors that range from white to pink to red can add a pretty splash of color amongst the hosta’s greenery.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • With every rep, the sky transforms from blue to pink to orange to fiery red before settling down to the black of night.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2023
  • As the sky turns from orange to pink to purple, the world is bathed in a peaceful tranquility.
    — Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The pair were snapped walking toward the theater side by side in casual outfits (sans pink).
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 July 2023
  • Even changed her appearance, changed her hair color from brown to pink, and quit her job, attempting to wash away the past.
    — Dave Savini, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The backless number featured an ombré effect, fading from red to pink.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Curiously, the sample also shifted in color from blue to pink to red in sync with its phase changes.
    — Quanta Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The meat is reddish to pink and is considered excellent eating.
    — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
  • The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2022
  • The imitation opal is lab-grown, and the color easily changes from purple to pink to teal in the blink of an eye.
    — Fortune, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Then at totality, watch how the shades of color morph on the lunar surface – from rosy-gray to pink to orange.
    — Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Available in seven colors, from blue to pink to yellow, this match holder might just steal the show entirely.
    — Jake Smith, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Never one to stick with one look for too long, the Stranger Things actress has gone from brown to blonde to pink to red over the years.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Colors range from purple to pink, and the low-growing foliage makes an attractive ground cover.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • As the season wears on, the white trillium turns to pink and eventually withers.
    — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • In shades ranging from white to pink to fire-engine red, geraniums produce upright blooms all summer long until the first frost.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Their long-lasting white flowers fade to pink and make terrific cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2022

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