sweet orange
noun
1
a
: an orange (Citrus sinensis) that is probably native to southeastern Asia, has a fruit with a pithy central axis, and is the source of the widely cultivated oranges of commerce
b
: a cultivated orange derived from the sweet orange and usually having fruit with a relatively thin rind and sweet juicy edible pulp
2
: the fruit of a sweet orange
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To channel this spring’s trending colors, consider the following citrus trees: key lime, Meyer lemon, sweet orange, bergamot orange, calamondin orange, and kumquat.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Last week, 7-Eleven announced its new seltzer flavors: lemon lime, green apple, sweet orange and...hot dog.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Tender, buttery spirals with a hint of cinnamon and a perfectly gooey sweet orange marmalade center make these orange rolls irresistible.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
In the confections category, Monsoon Chocolate was nominated for its Reposado sweet orange margarita bon bon.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
To top off your spa-like experience, fresh sweet orange, herbal davana, and vanilla essential oils invigorate your senses for a non-caffeinated kick of energy.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
These are perfect for stuffing those stockings and include Santa Claus smelling like vanilla to a donut that’s all about lemon vibes, snowflakes that scream cotton candy, stars with a hint of sweet orange, Christmas trees with a coconut twist, and Christmas stockings that smell like strawberries.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
Tangy cranberries and sweet oranges combine to make this classic relish.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023
Its fall-forward scent, which includes notes of cinnamon, clove, ginger, and sweet orange, can burn up to 150 hours.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Last week, 7-Eleven announced its new seltzer flavors: lemon lime, green apple, sweet orange and...hot dog.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Tender, buttery spirals with a hint of cinnamon and a perfectly gooey sweet orange marmalade center make these orange rolls irresistible.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
In the confections category, Monsoon Chocolate was nominated for its Reposado sweet orange margarita bon bon.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
To top off your spa-like experience, fresh sweet orange, herbal davana, and vanilla essential oils invigorate your senses for a non-caffeinated kick of energy.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
These are perfect for stuffing those stockings and include Santa Claus smelling like vanilla to a donut that’s all about lemon vibes, snowflakes that scream cotton candy, stars with a hint of sweet orange, Christmas trees with a coconut twist, and Christmas stockings that smell like strawberries.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
Tangy cranberries and sweet oranges combine to make this classic relish.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2023
Its fall-forward scent, which includes notes of cinnamon, clove, ginger, and sweet orange, can burn up to 150 hours.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
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