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noun

chiefly dialect

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Recent Examples of buttery
Adjective
The final pasta tasted nothing like its olive oily, garlicky predecessor, but was bright and tangy, warm and buttery in its own delicious way — a brand-new take on a dish with venerable old roots. Melissa Clark, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023 Say goodbye to chewy, too-buttery hunks of garlic bread. Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
Noun
The Baja prawns are a knockout, served with a buttery kick and just enough char to hold up against the greens. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Wood’s snickerdoodle cookies are covered in cinnamon and sugar, but the base is a buttery French cookie. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for buttery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
  • Foods with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, such as dark chocolate, eggs, tea, blueberries, fatty fish, and more, can support mental health.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
  • Some clinicians have also observed low vitamin E levels in patients, though more research is needed to determine how widespread this is. Fats Fats are essential for nervous system repair and help maintain the myelin sheath,the fatty layer that protects nerve cells, Spechler said.
    Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Food rationing had begun on the first day, but by now, the dining car’s larder was nearly empty.
    Robert Klara, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Squirrels race around adding to their larders, but the chipmunks are nowhere to be seen yet.
    Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • He was covered in an oily substance, terrified, and wouldn’t eat.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 24 May 2025
  • The downsides are that DEET smells awful, is oily, and can damage anything with plastic in it, like synthetic clothing and camping gear.
    Kristin Canning, Wired News, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • The kitchen is done up in coastal blue and gold tones, with a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
  • Mississippi Pork Roast With just five pantry staples and a slow cooker, this recipe transforms pork into something special.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Stars got their looks, yes, but a greasy goal from the blue paint never materialized.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 27 May 2025
  • The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Even a short pitstop could make a big difference to Americans in uniform: NORTHEAST The Northeast is rich with military history.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • Behind the fizz is a category rich in history, layered with tradition, and increasingly serious about quality.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Scientists widely assumed that O. megalodon’s main calorie intake was in the form of whales, large preys providing also a high-caloric input thanks to their fat reserves.
    David Bressan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Beyond satiety, their fiber and healthy fat content may help stabilize blood sugar levels—an important factor in managing energy and possibly even hunger cues.45 What Other Benefits Do Chia Seeds Offer?
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 May 2025

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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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