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Recent Examples of buttery
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The GelBottle Inc founder and CEO Daisy Kalnina suggests the brand’s warm Queen Bee shade, the bright Banana Split, or layering Iced Chrome over a buttery shade for any glam maximalists wanting to level up the trend.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The filling is tart, which pairs perfectly with the buttery, almost shortbread-like crust.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The filling was soft, tucked into a buttery crust that tasted like the kind your grandma probably makes.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
The GelBottle Inc founder and CEO Daisy Kalnina suggests the brand’s warm Queen Bee shade, the bright Banana Split, or layering Iced Chrome over a buttery shade for any glam maximalists wanting to level up the trend.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Noun
Sushi aficionados will gravitate to the supplemental options for cult favorites like shimmery kohada and sticky-buttery nodoguro, and fleeting seasonal delicacies like kawahagi, a winter fish often intensified with a crowning slice of its own liver.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The filling is tart, which pairs perfectly with the buttery, almost shortbread-like crust.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
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Eat More Fish and Lean Poultry Instead of fattier meat dishes, try to incorporate more fish and lean poultry into your diet.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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Only have fattier or leaner meat?—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carpet Beetles 101 Commonly referred to as dermestids, larder beetles, or skin beetles, carpet beetles feed on a variety of dry plant and animal matter.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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When the flow of gas to the accretion disk is slowed, and the black hole's larder is not restocked, the AGN's brightness lowers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mok added that other foods may offer similar health benefits, especially for sleep, including walnuts, tart cherry juice, oily fish like salmon, and some herbal teas, although more research is needed.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
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Their texture is oily and slightly crunchy, though still somewhat chewy.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Today, the pantry houses snacks, nonperishables, appliances, cleaning supplies, the couple’s collection of East Fork pottery, and, of course, an essential coffee station.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Perfect to keep stocked in the pantry to serve with coffee or tea when guests pop by.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Follow this step-by-step method to keep your smoker free from greasy buildup that can cause a potential fire hazard, affect the taste of your food, and attract unwanted pests.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Yes, these methods will work for any greasy type of stain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Visitors to New Castle, Delaware, are greeted by cobblestone streets, alleys, dense urbanism and rich history.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Buccal fat refers to the natural fat tissues in the midface and lower face, responsible for the rounded soft jaw shape.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Nice, juicy, fat, heirloom, or slicer tomato.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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