—used for a usually green or yellow liqueur
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Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
For example, plants with chartreuse or blue-green foliage are best highlighted when set in front of plants with darker foliage.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Throw a chartreuse bag over your shoulder while wearing a pastel dress, or tuck a boxy green button-down shirt into lighter track shorts.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
These bright chartreuse shoes are a fresh twist on a classic ballet flat.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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That means little details make a large impact—this chartreuse look could stand well on its own, but the black open-toed heels and sheer tights underneath sharpen the otherwise-vibrant outfit.
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Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
For example, plants with chartreuse or blue-green foliage are best highlighted when set in front of plants with darker foliage.
—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Throw a chartreuse bag over your shoulder while wearing a pastel dress, or tuck a boxy green button-down shirt into lighter track shorts.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 June 2026
These bright chartreuse shoes are a fresh twist on a classic ballet flat.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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 3 Jul. 2026.
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