How to Use citrus in a Sentence
citrus
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Sweet and smooth with slight citrus on the palate and no pine notes.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
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Never prune more than 15 to 20% of the canopy of a citrus tree in a year.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Use your hands, kitchen tongs, or a citrus press to squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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The basil plays well with the acid from the citrus, the spice of the Thai chiles, and the freshness of the raw vegetables.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2022
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There are notes of citrus, vanilla, and agave on the nose.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
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It’s not as sweet as the Barhi or the Medjool and has slight citrus notes.
—Christian Reynoso, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2021
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Split any citrus, pop them in the device, then heave down on the lever to see the juice flow.
—Brittney Morgan and Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 25 July 2022
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The palate is fresh and vibrant, with more citrus and some mint.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
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And this was the citrus braised pork with crispy shallots.
—Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
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Mature trees, a guest house and a small citrus grove filled out the half-acre grounds.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
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Lime and Lime Zest: The citrus juice and zest adds a puckery punch to the sauce and topper.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
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The top notes are all citrus, which helps the scent feel right for warm weather.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 June 2021
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Dior Sauvage Elixir has bold fruity notes along with a slight scent of citrus.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
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The coconut base gives the ice cream a rich, creamy flavor but then steps aside for the citrus of the Kishu.
—Rax Will, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2022
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Swap the lemon zest for orange, or use any citrus of your choice.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
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To enhance the fresh, sweet zip of citrus with each sip, rub the cut edge of the orange peel twist around the glass rim.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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Steer clear of dry or past-their-prime citrus with these pro tips.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lemon chicken tagine has a light bite of citrus that melds with that of brine.
—Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 10 June 2021
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Once assembled, the citrus tartlets should be kept in the fridge.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Tuck in fresh or faux citrus leaves; glue in place to secure.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
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Long before Napa ruled the north and citrus reigned in the south, L.A. made wine.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
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The drink features Jim Beam bourbon, seltzer, and a touch of citrus.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
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Place the worm in a salt and vinegar mix or sprinkle salt or citrus oil on the species.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
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The pilsner-style beer is brewed in Berlin and has notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
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Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours, adding citrus and onion the last hour of cooking.
—Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
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The longer the drink of white port, vermouth and tonic sits, the more intense the citrus flavor.
—Rebekah Peppler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022
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The spices and citrus flavors were well-balanced and unique.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
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Sparky, zesty citrus aromas with a slight bulge of fat.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Tasters enjoyed Canada Dry’s balance of flavors, noting that its delicate citrus played well with a sharp bitter note on the back of their tongues.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
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It’s layered with notes of fresh citrus, soft florals, and warm vanilla that instantly transports you to a tropical island paradise.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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