clementine
noun
clem·en·tine
ˈkle-mən-ˌtēn 
-ˌtīn
: a small nearly seedless citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange
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Embrace seasonal prints in subtle shades like salmon and clementine, like this version from French brand Sézane.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Think seedless watermelons or clementines.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That means eating pasta, spaghetti sauce, sweet potatoes, frozen fruit and yogurt, while forgoing items like clementines and fresh vegetables.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Think seedless watermelons or clementines.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
That means eating pasta, spaghetti sauce, sweet potatoes, frozen fruit and yogurt, while forgoing items like clementines and fresh vegetables.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clementine
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“Clementine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clementine. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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