—used for a usually green or yellow liqueur
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Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Burgundy and chartreuse accents punctuate a beige and ochre palette, while tactile materials recall the city’s Villa Necchi Campiglio house museum, the ne plus ultra of Milanese art deco design.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The home is unmissable from the street—the exterior is a bright chartreuse.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026
This nearly-neon color comes from Pinterest’s blend of chartreuse, yellow-green, and lime green.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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From icy shimmer to punchy chartreuse, these nail trends strike the perfect balance between winter polish and early spring energy.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
Burgundy and chartreuse accents punctuate a beige and ochre palette, while tactile materials recall the city’s Villa Necchi Campiglio house museum, the ne plus ultra of Milanese art deco design.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The home is unmissable from the street—the exterior is a bright chartreuse.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026
This nearly-neon color comes from Pinterest’s blend of chartreuse, yellow-green, and lime green.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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