Examples of kelly green in a Sentence
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Former Hamilton County Auditor Brigid Kelly, who served her community with kindness, integrity and a signature pop of kelly green, died of esophageal cancer Tuesday, her family confirmed.
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Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024
Sun beams burst through cloud wisps, gilding everything in bright, sparkling light: cobalt water, white crags, kelly green moss.
—Sophie Yun Mancini, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
Another shade of a similar hue was worn by Letitia Wright who donned a kelly green Ferragamo leather suit–this look was a standout.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2024
And in November, Kylie, 31, modeled a kelly green Eagles varsity jacket, which has regal connections, that ended up being sold for $100,000 in an auction benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation, according to the Philly Voice.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
The sporty style was even the subject of discussion last month in a feature on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, in a segment pegged to the return of the Eagles’ kelly green uniforms.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
Though the above photo is in black and white, Princess Grace's Givenchy dress and matching bolero jacket were a stunning kelly green, and the outfit is still considered a notable moment in fashion history.
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
Molly Goddard never shies away from using bold hues such as fiery red and kelly green, her creations are for risk-takers and also those who enjoy ostentatious items.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
Sportswear company Mitchell & Ness (who hit a home run with the recent release of their autographed Philadelphia Eagles Princess Diana/Kylie Kelce kelly green jacket) are set to offer a limited number of retro No. 12 Montreal Expos jerseys.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024
Sun beams burst through cloud wisps, gilding everything in bright, sparkling light: cobalt water, white crags, kelly green moss.
—Sophie Yun Mancini, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
Another shade of a similar hue was worn by Letitia Wright who donned a kelly green Ferragamo leather suit–this look was a standout.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2024
And in November, Kylie, 31, modeled a kelly green Eagles varsity jacket, which has regal connections, that ended up being sold for $100,000 in an auction benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation, according to the Philly Voice.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
The sporty style was even the subject of discussion last month in a feature on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, in a segment pegged to the return of the Eagles’ kelly green uniforms.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
Though the above photo is in black and white, Princess Grace's Givenchy dress and matching bolero jacket were a stunning kelly green, and the outfit is still considered a notable moment in fashion history.
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
Molly Goddard never shies away from using bold hues such as fiery red and kelly green, her creations are for risk-takers and also those who enjoy ostentatious items.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2024
Sportswear company Mitchell & Ness (who hit a home run with the recent release of their autographed Philadelphia Eagles Princess Diana/Kylie Kelce kelly green jacket) are set to offer a limited number of retro No. 12 Montreal Expos jerseys.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
from the common Irish name Kelly; from the association of Ireland with the color green
First Known Use
circa 1927, in the meaning defined above
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“Kelly green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kelly%20green. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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