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On Friday, Roberts offered the first glimpse of Vitale’s vision for the house in a navy blazer with a slightly oversized cut, layered over a striped button-down casually unbuttoned and pushed up at the sleeves.
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The 21-year-old victim fell asleep in the backseat of Chami's car after a late night at a Galveston saloon and reportedly woke up in the front seat of his car parked near a school with her shorts unbuttoned.
—Alexandra Koch , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned with a tank top underneath and slacks at the office, unbuttoned over a maxi dress to cookouts, or as a swimsuit cover-up poolside.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 24 June 2025
It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned over a summer tank top, and the slim collar and rolled sleeves add a pop of texture to its simple design.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The 21-year-old victim fell asleep in the backseat of Chami's car after a late night at a Galveston saloon and reportedly woke up in the front seat of his car parked near a school with her shorts unbuttoned.
—Alexandra Koch , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned with a tank top underneath and slacks at the office, unbuttoned over a maxi dress to cookouts, or as a swimsuit cover-up poolside.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 24 June 2025
It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned over a summer tank top, and the slim collar and rolled sleeves add a pop of texture to its simple design.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unbutton
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“Unbutton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbutton. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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unbutton
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un·but·ton
ˌən-ˈbət-ᵊn 
: to unfasten the buttons of (as a garment)
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