as in taffy
excessive praise
a junior exec who was laying on the butter so thickly that her colleagues were ready to gag
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Recent Examples of butter
On top, leeks braised in butter, the freshest asparagus and sauce verte made from mint, tarragon and parsley.
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Connecticut lobster roll — with extra butter, because vacation — was incredible.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Spread the butter mixture between each slice, followed by the onion relish, then insert the prosciutto, gruyère and sage leaves in.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The velvety dressing is made with earthy za'atar, rich cashew butter, cilantro, and a touch of maple syrup.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The Connecticut lobster roll — with extra butter, because vacation — was incredible.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Spread the butter mixture between each slice, followed by the onion relish, then insert the prosciutto, gruyère and sage leaves in.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The velvety dressing is made with earthy za'atar, rich cashew butter, cilantro, and a touch of maple syrup.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for butter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for butter
Noun
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Under the new restrictions, products like candy bars, gum and taffy can no longer be purchased with SNAP benefits.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For dessert, head straight to Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, which has been making confections like candy apples, fudge, and taffy since the early 20th century.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our actual political landscape, in which government officials are adding journalists to top-secret group chats or running around in wrong-sized shoes as a form of flattery, has too far superseded anything even the most cutting jokester could ever have dreamed up.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Snitker received further praise when he was shown on the jumbotron before the bottom of the fourth inning.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Practical self-care items such as thick lotions, face masks and soft soaps that don’t irritate skin. Pragmatic.—
Ellen T. Meiser,
The Conversation,
5 Dec. 2025
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People should wash any skin that comes into contact with the slurry with water and soft soap, before using a hand cream to avoid dryness and cracking.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
2 Sep. 2024
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Since then, the company has released a wide range of unusual home goods, including rugs, furniture, and incense.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Watch an encounter full of sweet talk, gaslighting and tension here.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Don’t fall for compliments that don’t feel genuine, and don’t be afraid to confront whatever’s beneath someone’s sweet talk.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The soft cotton flannel picks up spills more efficiently than the average paper sheet, and a set of 24 washes and dries without complaint.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Put your flannel sheets back in the linen closet, swap your comforter for a lightweight quilt, or pair a linen coverlet with temperature-regulating sheets.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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But those self-adulations are often coupled with warnings that economic development success doesn’t happen by accident and can quickly slip away.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The shift started in earnest with the adulation Ichiro Suzuki received upon his arrival in Major League Baseball in 2001.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butter. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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