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noun

chiefly dialect

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Recent Examples of buttery
Adjective
Get the recipe > Sweet corn pastry cream is layered with blueberry compote and buttery shortbread in this late-summer trifle. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 Breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up is an easy win, as near-ubiquitous boulangeries spill over with buttery croissants and pain au chocolat. Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Comforting, warm, and delicious, this chicken pot pie soup is all of our favorite things in one dish: chicken pot pie, buttery biscuits, and chicken soup. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025 The whiskey features aromas of buttery biscuit, chocolate and vibrant lemon zest. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for buttery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
  • According to a press release on September 2, LanzaTech has been working with partners to develop a follow-up fermentation process to convert ethanol into fatty oils from which SAF can also be manufactured.
    Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Slightly thicker slices can work well for fattier, more tender cuts.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Your supermarket contains more products than the larders of the Ritz under Auguste Escoffier.
    Simon Boas July 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
  • Squirrels race around adding to their larders, but the chipmunks are nowhere to be seen yet.
    Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The lightweight moisturizer with SPF 50 protection leaves a gorgeous glow and no white cast on my combination, oily skin.
    Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The researchers also noted a significant reduction in sebum— an oily substance that contributes to acne—of more than 40 percent by day seven.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • To this day, a box is always in my pantry.
    Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in pantries for baking cookies or a cake.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Dip a microfiber cloth into the water and then gently scrub away any greasy spots on your cabinets.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • And because Rhode is all about keeping skin health front of mind, the product ensures lasting hydration that never enters greasy territory.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Eating a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods helps maintain a balanced gut microbiome.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Niacinamide, which is a form of Vitamin B3, is rich in antioxidants that help combat oily and sun-damaged skin, according to the brand.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025

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