How to Use sweet orange in a Sentence

sweet orange

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Definition of sweet orangenext
  • These sweet orange rolls will be the cutest part of your Easter brunch.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Thin-skinned, sweet oranges are the best choice for slicing and dry roasting.
    — Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020
  • Each glass is rimmed and garnished with sweet orange candy.
    — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 29 July 2019
  • Mulled Wine, which features a spicy blend of cinnamon, clove, and sweet orange.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Marie Claire, 12 Mar. 2020
  • Her favorite is a blend of sweet orange, lavender and rosemary.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2021
  • It's all topped off by delicate hints of bitter or sweet orange peel.
    — Michael Agnew, Star Tribune, 5 May 2021
  • Combine 1 cup of champagne, 1 cup of water, and 6 drops of sweet orange essential oil in a bowl.
    — Lori Keong, Marie Claire, 5 Sep. 2017
  • Vaughn Stewart is back with a Belgian Dubbel spiced with sweet orange peel, Turkish figs and bing cherries.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 9 Dec. 2021
  • The sweet orange glaze is optional; leave it off for a perfect breakfast or tea cake, or add the glaze for a more festive, special treat.
    — Jill O'Connor, sandiegouniontribune.com, 26 Mar. 2018
  • This rainbow dessert for St. Patrick's Day is filled with colorful layers of sweet orange fudge.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022
  • The Tonica Citrus has lemon and sweet orange notes that balance the bitter bark flavors.
    — Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2020
  • The sweet orange and peppery arugula provides a flavorful bed for the chicken and candied nuts.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2023
  • Or think of citrus via a savory lens and combine slices of ripe, sweet orange with spicy, crunchy radishes, chopped olives and a simple dressing of vinegar and olive oil.
    — Julia Turshen, sacbee, 20 Feb. 2018
  • The original recipe, which is still in use today, remains a secret, but does include both bitter and sweet oranges as well as rhubarb.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Aug. 2019
  • In the middle, the cologne is expertly layered with ginger and cardamom (which continue the spicy trend) and sweet orange blossom that balances the scent.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • For a fruitier holiday scent, try this candle that has a blend of pomegranate, cassis, and sweet orange scents.
    — Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The sweet orange, more placid and less fragrant, today dominates global trade but did not make inroads in the West until hundreds of years later.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Top notes include zesty lemon, Calabrian bergamot and sweet orange.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Expect dishes like chicken liver mousse, blended with herbs, cream and Scottish whisky and sealed with a sweet orange marmalade butter and served with hot toast.
    — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 10 July 2018
  • This Christmas Ale is brewed with honey, ginger, cinnamon and sweet orange.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Mar. 2022
  • This bright and flavorful salad gets pops of contrasting color and taste from sweet orange slices, succulent shrimp, and salty green olives.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 9 Mar. 2018
  • One whiff of this roll-on essential oil blend, infused with sweet orange, lavender, basil, peppermint more, and I'll instantly be put at ease on the most stressful of days.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The sour orange made it to what is now the U.S. when the Spanish colonized Florida, where the tree was used primarily for its hardy rootstock, which was grafted with sweet orange.
    — Allegra Ben-Amotz, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2018
  • This super lightweight milk has a gentle yet enticing sweet orange blossom scent that makes the task of washing up even more enjoyable.
    — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, these soft and soothing lotion bars come in a wide-range of deliciously aromatic scents, like ginger and lime or sweet orange vanilla.
    — Claire Volkman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Case in point: The new well line Street Pumas, custom-distilled in Spain with juniper, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, sweet orange peel, and bitter orange peel, blows the cheap stuff out of the water.
    — John Debary, Bloomberg.com, 22 Dec. 2017
  • From lavender and peppermint to vanilla and sweet orange, the shower bombs will help them to create a relaxing spa-like experience right at home.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Formulated with a blend of tangerine, sweet orange, pink grapefruit, key lime, lemon, and mint, the oil is designed to leave you feeling revitalized and pampered.
    — Emily Stone, Verywell Health, 5 June 2023
  • Every recipe has its own special twist, and this one just happens to turn out tender, buttery spirals with a hint of cinnamon and a perfectly gooey sweet orange marmalade center.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • Thinly sliced, delicate hamachi is layered with pungent jalapeno and sweet orange segments,with olive oil adding a touch of richness to this light and refreshing compilation.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2019

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