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Recent Examples of limey
That is, everything should be limey green, celery-stalk green ... green green.
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Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Speaking of tang, the puffs also include citric acid, which provides a limey zing that’s reminiscent of Takis Fuego curls.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Crunchy, limey and fresh, the only thing the ceviche tostada ($8) lacks is a lounge chair.
—Asher Price, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, America will celebrate its independence from those tax-lovin’ limeys and light up the skies with fireworks and charcoal briquettes.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 1 July 2024
The canned version captures all of the peachy/limey/grapefruity refreshment in a single 87 calorie, 250 mL serve for only $2.99.
—Amanda Schuster, Forbes, 13 May 2021
This week’s pick is a limey, minty, bright Gruner Veltliner from the new Fifth Moon label, an offshoot of Napa’s RD Winery.
—Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2021
Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Speaking of tang, the puffs also include citric acid, which provides a limey zing that’s reminiscent of Takis Fuego curls.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Crunchy, limey and fresh, the only thing the ceviche tostada ($8) lacks is a lounge chair.
—Asher Price, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, America will celebrate its independence from those tax-lovin’ limeys and light up the skies with fireworks and charcoal briquettes.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 1 July 2024
The canned version captures all of the peachy/limey/grapefruity refreshment in a single 87 calorie, 250 mL serve for only $2.99.
—Amanda Schuster, Forbes, 13 May 2021
This week’s pick is a limey, minty, bright Gruner Veltliner from the new Fifth Moon label, an offshoot of Napa’s RD Winery.
—Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limey
Noun
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One of the synthetic pyrethroids could also help control the young lubber grasshoppers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Land lubbers hike: Lace up those shoes for a 9 to 11 a.m. excursion on Sunday, Oct. 20, to Ansel’s Cave in The West Woods in Russell Township.—
Joan Rusek,
cleveland,
30 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Open from April through mid-November, the getaway is part resort and part spa, with its private soaking cabanas—outfitted with oversized stand-alone tubs, soaking salts, and bathrooms—being one of the most notable amenities on property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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If this is the case with your board, Dills suggests cleaning it with salt and lemon.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Limey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limey. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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