How to Use tangerine in a Sentence

tangerine

noun
Definition of tangerinenext
  • In a man's early life, the prostate is the size of a walnut or small tangerine.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The pitch-black night sky lit up in fiery hues of crimson and tangerine.
    — Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The fusion of purple and tangerine gives the products a one-of-a-kind feel.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2021
  • Both the lime and tangerine are fresh-tasting across its wheat base.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 19 May 2020
  • Hints of tangerine make this a great choice for anyone who loves fruity or tart beers.
    — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2020
  • Might there be mischief in the kiwi, danger in the tangerine?
    — Ligaya Mishan Melody Melamed, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022
  • This tangerine top handle clutch is a stylish way to store accessories, and — the best part!
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
  • The palate opens with a burst of fruit—tangerine, cherry and stone fruit—balanced with savory herbs.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022
  • This fly utilizes peachy yarn, and Szur likes to use a tangerine-and-peach mix of color, with a milky white vail over the edge and a blood dot in the middle.
    — Andrew Pegman, Field & Stream, 2 Sep. 2020
  • The couple look so in love in red carpet pics, with Holmes' mega-watt smile matching the bright tone of her tangerine-hued gown.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 May 2022
  • Hosts Tara Miller and Matt Sloan revealed all the goods — from strawberry and jalapeño crisps to tangerine cream bars.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • One photo shows a black bruise the size of a pear on her left bicep; another a round bruise the size of a tangerine on the back of her left thigh.
    — Ann Givens, Detroit Free Press, 26 Jan. 2021
  • Ribbons of pink, tangerine and butter unrolled across the horizon, their light painting the dunes the palest of pinks.
    — Dallas News, 28 Jan. 2020
  • These glossy rubber rain boots come in a bunch of joyful colors like hot pink and tangerine for a burst of cheer on a gloomy day.
    — Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2020
  • For the ladies who want to add a bougie touch to their closet, this dress has a clever addition in a large pleat of tangerine and white fabric.
    — Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • This one is flush with strawberry and orchard fruit, some tangerine and herbal lift to it.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
  • This fragrance leans towards lemon and tangerine notes with more of a sage and patchouli masculine scent as the day goes on.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Gone are the shards that would litter the ground as children scrambled for the tangerines, pieces of sugar cane and candy that poured out.
    — Susan Montoya Bryan, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The straps are bi-colored, matching elements of the case: in cerulean-lilac, coral-tangerine or olive-aqua.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 14 July 2021
  • There are flavors of red and black berry jam, along with some tangerine zest, orange marmalade and a slight herbal note.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 June 2022
  • Take some style cutes from Cameron and Daphne and go for vibrant hues like tangerine and magenta.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Peel and section oranges or tangerines, try some frozen grapes or have a bowl of melon pieces or berries.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Simply peel a Cuties Mandarin orange or tangerine and trim one-third of a celery stick to a thin stem.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Two tangerine trees screen a central court where a tiled fountain built into the base of the staircase is a highlight.
    — Emily Young, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Moody shades like pale blues and olives play up the season's more typical tangerines.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The tangerine cuts through the masculine scent profile and brightens it all up.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022
  • Huss' Ranch Water will come in two flavors—lime and tangerine.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Mango, tangerine and pear flavors burst through on every sip of this one.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2021
  • As did citrus fruits like oranges and tangerines, which fell 2.8%.
    — Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 16 May 2024
  • These tiny bites, which come in flavors like tangerine, mango, and strawberry, have a texture halfway between a gummy candy and a marshmallow.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 7 May 2024

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