pink 1 of 3

adjective

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as in pinkish

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pink

2 of 3

noun

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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pink

3 of 3

verb

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
Adjective
There are numerous color choices, including toffee, fox, mood indigo, soft pink, blue pearl, lava rock, and toasted coconuts. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Style it as the focal point in a blue bedroom, use it to liven up a white bedroom with soft neutrals, or focus on the blooms in yellow and hints of soft pink that can pair with warmer colors to tie the space together. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Noun
There's nowhere else to be at sunset, reclined on a beanbag, cocktail in hand, as the Maldives' paint chart of bright blues morphs into a canvas of ambers, pinks, peaches, and golds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 Ancient mineral pigments once used by cave painters dissolve into radiant blues, pinks and yellows of celestial color, tracing a poetic voyage from the depths of the earth towards open sky. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
In the main dining area, a Sakura-blossom motif stands out, highlighted by lighting that changes from white to pink to suggest the look of cherry blossoms. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 It's covered in numerous clusters of flowers ranging from white and gold to pink, purple, red, and even multicolor throughout the warm season. — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pink
  1. pinkish
  2. best
  3. pierce
  4. brown
  5. flower
  6. stab
  7. warm
  8. cream
Adjective
  • The new Kylie Cosmetic Lip Butter in Watermelon is the perfect lip gloss for me, providing a touch of pinkish red.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026
  • The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Definition of pinkish
Noun
  • The longer races are brutally hard, but Kerstin loves helping other runners pursue their personal bests.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
    — Brian Hackney, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of pierce
Adjective
  • The cropped length and elbow-skimming sleeves keep things cool while brown buttons add visual interest.
    — Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • For a dainty, feminine knee-high boots outfit with a twist, try out a boho dress with black, burgundy, or brown leather boots.
    — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026
Definition of brown
Noun
  • The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
Definition of flower
Verb
  • Gabriel Garland, the Love Island UK Islander who was removed from the villa after being named in court documents in a stabbing incident, has broken his silence.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Continue reading … CABIN CHAOS — Midair horror as passenger admits trying to stab stranger through the eye.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of stab
Adjective
  • Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Seashells, pearls, and gold chrome look surprisingly subdued, thanks to shades of cream and white.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of cream

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