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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a button-down architectural firm would never have the imagination to produce such a cutting-edge design
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Recent Examples of button-down
Guests came in all attires, from fancy dresses and button-down shirts to leggings and Crocs, as there is no hard dress code.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
In the morning, T.J. wakes the cast in a striking black button-down that was definitely one of his go-to first-date shirts back in the day.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
This soft and lightweight set includes a button-down top with notch-collar detailing and a chest pocket.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The mom of two wore a baby pink coat and matching pink satin button-down, holding hands with Cairo, who wore a leopard jacket and a pink dress.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
In the morning, T.J. wakes the cast in a striking black button-down that was definitely one of his go-to first-date shirts back in the day.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
This soft and lightweight set includes a button-down top with notch-collar detailing and a chest pocket.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The mom of two wore a baby pink coat and matching pink satin button-down, holding hands with Cairo, who wore a leopard jacket and a pink dress.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for button-down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for button-down
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Outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris has apparently decided not to invite her successor, JD Vance, for the traditional, pre-inaugural tour of the vice president’s residence.—
John Blake,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Financial outlook:Bank CEOs expect Trump bump to business as profits surge Back to traditional mainstays After graduating from college, Solomon was rejected by Goldman for a job, and later joined as a partner in 1999 from Bear Stearns.—
Saeed Azhar,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court's conservative majority has historically been highly deferential to the government's position on matters of national security, but the justices are also likely to be cautious about a precedent-setting decision that could silence a wildly popular communication tool.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, ABC News first reported that Trump spoke with conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito one day before the president-elect asked the court for the immediate stay.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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Unlike conventional robots made from rigid metals and gears, Clone’s creations are flexible and replicate the nuances of human tissue.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Yet, conventional air pollution emissions have declined by 78%.—
Stan Meiburg,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Button-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button-down. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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