: somewhat pink
especially
: tending to be pink in politics
pinkishness
noun
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Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Curing, often using nitrates and nitrites — preservatives that prevent spoilage and preserve meat’s pinkish color — and salt, is one of the more common ways food manufacturers extend the life of modern cold cuts.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Lip Sketch is available in 12 modern shades—from a deep, blue red to a pinkish mauve—each enriched with a host of hydrating agents from hyaluronic acid to rosehip oil, which keeps lips soft, smooth, and chap-free.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
The pinkish nude hue was designed to flatter every skin tone, and the hydrating formulation lasts and lasts.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Curing, often using nitrates and nitrites — preservatives that prevent spoilage and preserve meat’s pinkish color — and salt, is one of the more common ways food manufacturers extend the life of modern cold cuts.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Lip Sketch is available in 12 modern shades—from a deep, blue red to a pinkish mauve—each enriched with a host of hydrating agents from hyaluronic acid to rosehip oil, which keeps lips soft, smooth, and chap-free.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
The pinkish nude hue was designed to flatter every skin tone, and the hydrating formulation lasts and lasts.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Pinkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinkish. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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