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Recent Examples of button
Noun
That’s right: Jane-Ann’s torso boasts six protrusions in a vertical line just to the left of center, where the buttons of a women’s dress shirt are traditionally placed. Julie Klausner, New Yorker, 15 May 2025 This one-piece offers a classy twist on the typical white swimsuit thanks to its chic black piping and polished silver buttons. Averi Baudler, People.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
These photos remind people what love and life really look like, and people love them because nothing was curated, buttoned up, posed or polished. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025 Carpenter, who was the musical guest on SNL back in May, again wore Versace: A pink short-sleeve buttoned up crop top with black piping and buttons, paired with a black mini-skirt and gold chain belt. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for button
Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
  • For both new grads and their employers, this means well-being, development, and connection are critical levers of success.
    Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • The Boston Consulting Group’s study identified quality and craftsmanship as the top drivers of brand desirability, more than hype, scarcity and even cool collaborations, which didn’t even make it to the ranking of the top 10 levers.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Scott Jenkins, 53, was the sheriff of Culpeper County until 2023, when he was charged with accepting more than $75,000 in bribes to hand out badges and guns to local businessmen as volunteer deputy sheriffs.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
  • Prosecutors alleged Jenkins appointed these men as auxiliary deputy sheriffs, giving them badges and credentials despite them not being trained or vetted and not offering services to the sheriff’s office.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • Issue by issue, Newsom has toggled between embracing his brand as a fighter for his party and more judiciously stepping back from the role of Trump antagonist.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
  • From the beginning, these twins seemed to toggle with particular agility between the planes of Trivial and Tragic that Koestler theorized govern human existence.
    Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • While the Heston 120’s design pleasingly includes a classic set of analogue Marshall control knobs, it can also be fully controlled using a new Marshall app that includes an option to run a room calibration system to adapt the soundbar’s sound to your particular room layout.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Here’s How To Keep Them In Place There’s nothing more irritating than looking in the bathroom mirror only to notice that the beautiful design of your necklace is actually on the backside of your neck, while the clasp is sitting front and center.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
  • Their metallic studs and leather criss-crossing straps channel elements of Stewart’s pair, while the 2.75-inch platform wooden heel, adjustable ankle clasp, and rubber sole make for a fit that’s cute and cushy.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 May 2025
Verb
  • Then the actor pinned the napkin to her head, and voila.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
  • Other income streams include PayPal donations and YouTube’s Super Chat, which lets viewers pin their comments on the broadcast for a fee.
    Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Like the rest of the watch, the design is minimal but sharp, clearly prioritizing architectural impact over dial furniture.
    Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • This stylish retro camera harks back to Olympus's earlier 35mm film models and features black and silver coloring, manual dials and a chunky hand grip for one-handed use.
    Rowena Cockett, Space.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • In addition to White’s rosette creation, Moore—whose hats have made it across the pond to Britain's Royal Ascot—also designed the hat worn by Derby’s National Anthem performer and five-time Grammy winner Wynonna Judd.
    Morgan Evans, Vogue, 3 May 2025
  • As host of the trip, Bieber, 28, shimmered in a glittery gold and bronze dress with a rosette embellishment adorning the waist-hitting neckline.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 May 2025

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

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