Example Sentences

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In search of something that would satisfy the criteria of equal parts darkness and pinkness, I considered doing a rosy variant on the New York City classic, the black and white cookie.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023

On Saturday, they seemed to cling tenaciously to the trees ringing the basin, providing the vista of seemingly inexhaustible pinkness and whiteness that has become a symbol of Washington and spring.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2023

Since we eat with our eyes, the main way we judge the quality of cured meats is pinkness.

From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2018

With a calibrated water bath, you can, for example, bring a vacuum-sealed rib eye steak to an exact medium rare temperature throughout, lending the meat an even pinkness and consistent texture.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2017

The cat yawned slowly, carefully, revealing a mouth and tongue of astounding pinkness.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman