How to Use lime green in a Sentence

lime green

1 of 2 noun
  • Hers was in a color that many people stray from — lime green.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • These flowers start out lime green and then open to pristine white.
    — Rebecca Bull Reed, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
  • Watson kept the frame pared back with a sleeveless lime green shift dress.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • These short square nails feature squeezes of both lemon yellow and lime green.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • The foliage ranges in color from bright lime green to deep purple.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • Start by painting your nails a lime green and bright yellow nail color.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, ELLE, 30 Aug. 2023
  • This summer, a shocking shade of lime green seems to have taken over.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 30 July 2024
  • In dabs of electric yellow and lime green, a face started to take shape.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The surprising print against lime green lacquer adds a fun twist.
    — Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Its head is bright turquoise while the rest of its body is primarily lime green.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
  • These lime green French tips pack an extra punch thanks to a chrome finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • On this hillside, a brighter yellow emerges alongside lime green.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Choose from sleek cashew, dark honey, or day-brightening lime green.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
  • So mark your calendars in lime green, people.
    — Meg Walters, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Think bubblegum pink, sunshine yellow, lime green, sky blue, and more.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The killer, who was wearing a lime green construction vest, ran off and has not been caught.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
  • The actress, 54, sported a bright lime green bathing suit for her trip to the spa.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • From other angles, the nails appeared more like a lime green shimmer.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 18 July 2023
  • First, singer Brandy Norwood wore a satin lime green gown in a regal shape.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024
  • Adding variegated and lime green foliage to a shady area will help make the space feel brighter.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
  • This pokey lime green plant is a bit of a chameleon, changing colour when stressed by lack of water or bad weather.
    — Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
  • Overall, the lizards have a bright, almost lime green coloring.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.
    — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This pokey lime green plant is a bit of a chameleon, changing color when stressed by lack of water or bad weather.
    — Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 26 July 2024
  • The officials stopped the game to remove the lime green adult toy, and play continued.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Pothos is grown for its foliage, which comes in a range of colors from lime green to variegated.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Choose from several sleek colors that run the gamut from basic black to a vibrant lime green.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2025
  • The foliage grows in spiky rosettes featuring an array of colors, from lime green to near black.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • And, this particular pair sports a pop of lime green for a subtle, eye-catching look.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The zesty lime green gives a vibrant edge to the classic French manicure.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026

lime-green

2 of 2 adjective
  • Nut Sedge is a lime-green grass that grows much faster than the turf grass.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 17 Aug. 2024
  • My mother found a lime-green pair at Goodwill and brought them home.
    — Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Its branches are bare after its lime-green leaves did not return in spring.
    — Alysa Guffey, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Princess Grace wore a lime-green dress and jacket with a white turban.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The sofa is upholstered in lime-green patent vinyl.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Surrounding the pools were lime-green devil’s club and lush ferns.
    — Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 25 June 2023
  • The rapper wore a lime-green sweater with stacks of cutouts layered over a white T-shirt.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Remember lime-green pants from the ’70s?
    — Rick Reilly, Washington Post, 25 June 2026
  • This sheet cake produces lime-green streaks visible when cutting the cake.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • This sheet cake produces lime-green streaks visible when cutting the cake.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Balance zingy chartreuse or lime-green foliage with pink, orange, or purple blooms.
    — Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Senate President Karen Spilka had a lime-green streak in her hair.
    — Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023
  • In one instance, the actor is seen climbing up a tree branch while wearing a barely-there lime-green string bikini.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2023
  • Here, breakfast gets a facelift with Thai flavors in a cozy, lime-green environment.
    — Associate Restaurant Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The actress-singer stunned in a couture gown, which featured a mock turtleneck, long sleeves, and a lime-green A-line skirt.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2023
  • In the after-hours, the black faille number styled with a silky lime-green tank top was at once restrained and opulent, just great for a night out.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The Princess paired it with a lime-green dress and the Queen Mary’s emerald and diamond choker.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Creeping jenny is a mat-forming perennial with round lime-green leaves that works well in tall containers or hanging baskets.
    — Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
  • All of the windows in an apartment block were broken — in one, lime-green curtains fluttered in a gentle breeze on the crystalline, sunny spring day.
    — Andrew E. Kramer Mauricio Lima, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • At a crest in the road stood a breadfruit tree, full of basketball-size, lime-green fruits, knobbled and prehistoric, like a dinosaur egg covered in ostrich leather.
    — Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Jenner additionally seems to wear natural makeup, a glossy lip, and a lime-green manicure.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Is anyone else reminded of the green Volkswagen New Beetle or any of the other lime-green must-haves of the era?
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Her two-story lime-green and orange home, with guest quarters rented to visitors, sits like a colorful dollhouse within the village.
    — Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Furnishings include fire-engine-red claw-foot bathtubs, lime-green armchairs, mustard-yellow sofas and royal-blue desks.
    — Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 18 July 2023
  • The Marmalade variety produces frilly amber leaves dusted with pink, while Delta Dawn bursts with murky rose color and lime-green edges.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • In her latest lap is a lime-green Fendi First clutch, proving that the character still loves a timeless handbag and bold color palette.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The roughly 7,500-square-foot main residence is painted a soft lime-green hue that blends with the lush foliage surrounding the entrance.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Photos of the iconic meeting show Princess Grace in a lime-green Givenchy dress and white turban, while Jackie wore a black dress with pearls.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Donaldson hopped into the lime-green racer to take part in Formula E’s Evo Sessions event.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Types Of Mangaves ‘Bad Hair Day’ has narrow lime-green leaves with red splotches and a fun, cascading habit.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

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