—used for a usually green or yellow liqueur
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
For Angela Bassett, wearing a striking chartreuse Gucci gown — and who later took the stage to introduce Coogler — her most transformative experience in film or art was one that hit close to home.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
The look featured a chartreuse bodysuit with brown striping atop a pair of knitted thigh-high leggings.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The cocktail includes Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, Aperol, yellow chartreuse and fresh lime juice garnished with a lime wedge.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Word Up, made with Amara Planta chartreuse, offers a mellow, sideways take on the classic Last Word cocktail that, in the end, will leave you upright.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
For Angela Bassett, wearing a striking chartreuse Gucci gown — and who later took the stage to introduce Coogler — her most transformative experience in film or art was one that hit close to home.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
The look featured a chartreuse bodysuit with brown striping atop a pair of knitted thigh-high leggings.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The cocktail includes Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, Aperol, yellow chartreuse and fresh lime juice garnished with a lime wedge.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chartreuse
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“Chartreuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chartreuse. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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