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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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These eight-inch (ish) shorts are constructed in a pull-on style and showcase four tortoise shell buttons on either side pocket.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
The Pleated Bermuda Short Lean into the elegant appeal of pleated Bermuda shorts by pairing them with a classic belt and button up.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2025
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Noun
With four heat and three airflow settings (as well as a cold shot button), the FlexStyle promises fast styling with minimal damage.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
These eight-inch (ish) shorts are constructed in a pull-on style and showcase four tortoise shell buttons on either side pocket.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
The calf-length garment buttoned high at the neck and flared subtly at the hem, exposing the full profile of the pump — a recurring tactic in Demna’s womenswear styling, where the footwear often acts as punctuation for a silhouette’s story.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
The Pleated Bermuda Short Lean into the elegant appeal of pleated Bermuda shorts by pairing them with a classic belt and button up.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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But the dance between new and old media gives him levers to pull.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This flywheel effect explains why licensing has transformed from an optional strategy to an essential business lever.—
Amanda Cioletti,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Failure is transformed into a badge of honor, rather than a warning signal.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Wrexham’s greatest player arrived in a coffin decorated in the badges of his four clubs, plus his beloved Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Chiefs have toggled between keeping six and just five linebackers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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With schools now legally paying players, the ability to toggle between X’s and O’s and contract figures has never been more important in the college game.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, larvae and pupae can be found in out-of-the-way places like door hinges, backs of door knobs, and corners of wire baskets, underneath shelves, and around the edges of jar lids, cans, and non-food items also stored in your pantry or cupboard.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Attach seashells to your drawer knobs for a natural upgrade that only takes a few minutes.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The gold logos also match the gold clasps and zipper that holds everything securely inside for any occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some may simply slip on while others have buttons or clasps.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Verb
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The video from an officer’s dashboard camera appears to show, as she is arrested, the two officers turn her on her stomach as one pins her down to handcuff her hands behind her back.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Then the billy bedded down, pinning us behind a lone spruce tree for over an hour.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The control dial can adjust the temperature of the main refrigerator compartment from 32 to 47 degrees and the chiller drawer from 27 to 37 degrees.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The trio of folding pot supports and the foldaway output dial pack around the central burner cylinder to store away comfortably in virtually any pocket, backpack compartment or bicycle bag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The dung that stuck to the fresco happened to form the shape of a rosette—a marvel in the eyes of the Florentines.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 July 2025
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As for accessories, the actress wore silver rosette stud earrings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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