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
The miso butter mac and cheese is a flavor bomb, with sautéed mushrooms and corn ($15).
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
They’re built to last and smooth to use, thanks to sharp blades that cut limbs like butter, a sap groove that prevents sticking, a low-friction design that doesn’t tire out your hands, and nonslip handles that stay comfortable for hours.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
In a small mixing bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and 2 Tbsp.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
The actor opened up about his love of the Doritos-almond butter-jelly combination in a July 2023 interview with Grub Sheet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
They’re built to last and smooth to use, thanks to sharp blades that cut limbs like butter, a sap groove that prevents sticking, a low-friction design that doesn’t tire out your hands, and nonslip handles that stay comfortable for hours.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
In a small mixing bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and 2 Tbsp.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
The actor opened up about his love of the Doritos-almond butter-jelly combination in a July 2023 interview with Grub Sheet.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for butter
Noun
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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
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The store also has some more traditional candy and a large assortment of taffy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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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adding journalists to top-secret group chats or running around in wrong-sized shoes as a form of flattery, has too far superseded anything even the most cutting jokester could ever have dreamed up.—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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And some of their contemporaries led the way in the online onset of praise for their honesty and perseverance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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Phillip – the only Black woman to helm a primetime news program in the most coveted block of news programming – garners praise for keeping her cool as host amid the show's heated hour-long runtime.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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