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Recent Examples of bun
Next, spread mayonnaise, ketchup or your favorite condiment on the bun.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
In summer, pulled pork is slow-cooked and piled high on plates or buns, balanced by a crunchy slaw made with vinegar and sugar.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Customers can choose from three entrees: Honey butter chicken biscuit
Breakfast on a bun
Taquito
The freebie is available at locations in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, though Whataburger didn’t provide a list of participating restaurants.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
Its brown butter lobster roll—made with warm lobster meat and piled high on a pillowy soft bao bun—and flights of oysters from here and away make vying for a parking spot and facing the ever-present waitlist more than worth it.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
In summer, pulled pork is slow-cooked and piled high on plates or buns, balanced by a crunchy slaw made with vinegar and sugar.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Customers can choose from three entrees: Honey butter chicken biscuit
Breakfast on a bun
Taquito
The freebie is available at locations in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, though Whataburger didn’t provide a list of participating restaurants.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
Its brown butter lobster roll—made with warm lobster meat and piled high on a pillowy soft bao bun—and flights of oysters from here and away make vying for a parking spot and facing the ever-present waitlist more than worth it.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bun
Noun
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Princess Anne unveiled a rare hairstyle shake-up at the glamorous banquet, trading her signature bouffant of five decades for an elegant chignon.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Princess Royal wore her hair in a chignon in lieu of a bouffant, deviating from the voluminous hairdo that's considered a hallmark of her signature style.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In New Zealand, the satellite technology now covers IoT devices, starting with equipment to monitor beehives.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 July 2025
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In the photo, Rock captures the start of this new honey project: the transport of a heavy beehive to the mangrove forest’s buffer zone.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Their hair and makeup were exquisitely done, with big curls and updos, red lipstick, and vivid eye shadow.—
Alexis Okeowo,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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On the catwalk, Kardashian wore a form-fitting, ivory midi slip dress with lace trim and an old Hollywood updo reportedly inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, paired with the late actress' multimillion-dollar diamond earrings.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Ames dressed the pug in boots, socks, a onesie and a coat to keep her warm.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.—
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
Noun
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Jeremy Strong may soon be getting a perm and rocking a gold chain.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Not just any perm mind you, but a home perm in my aunt’s kitchen.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Fast forward to Saturday (July 13), and Thompson posted his own set of vacation shots from the Bahamas, one clearly showing Meg’s backside and big hair.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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And although the era of big hair, pastels and Pac-Man has long gone, A Flock of Seagulls and their ‘80s contemporaries left an indelible imprint on pop culture with their New Wave sound and look.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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During the mid-90s, Diana and Sophie were indistinguishable by their blonde bob.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 July 2025
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The good news is that a bob will complement anyone.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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“Bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bun. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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