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Recent Examples of buttery
Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The look reads creamy, buttery blonde, but gets a deep richness from honey undertones.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
All the wraparound glass makes the R33 feel like a fishbowl, albeit one trimmed in buttery leather and brushed aluminum.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The look reads creamy, buttery blonde, but gets a deep richness from honey undertones.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
The filling is tart, which pairs perfectly with the buttery, almost shortbread-like crust.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
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Key Takeaways Factors for freezing fish include whether the fish has been previously frozen and how fatty the fish is.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This limit determines how much material can fall to a body like a star or black hole before the radiation generated by that accretion pushes further matter away, emptying the central object's larder of gas and dust, thus cutting off its food supply.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Montgomery also uses traditional preservation methods like curing, smoking, and pickling to ensure a full larder of preserves and ferment that permit Edinbane to celebrate Skye produce year-round, even when fresh supply is disrupted.—
Jillian Dara,
Robb Report,
28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Their ice maker expelled large clumps of wet salt, which, when rubbed, dissolved into an oily, foul-smelling substance.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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Don’t remove the oily coffee film with soap or hands - that film adds richness to the flavor of the coffee.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To avoid finding shriveled potatoes in your pantry, start with fresh, firm potatoes.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Store the extra spices in a bin or basket in your pantry or cabinet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Water Temperature Matters Using cold water to wash dishes is ineffective, potentially leaving a greasy film that traps food particles and bacteria.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to clean your air fryer with vinegar to finally get rid of that greasy residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some of us have guest lectured in his law school class on the Arkansas Constitution, and his passion for our state's rich heritage is evident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hiring an experienced guide, such as Eduard Casajuana at Mallorcalpina or Pep Platel at ViuAventura, will result in a richer overall experience.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Botanical knowledge was passed on in verse, which is easier to remember, so a gardener knew to place raspberries next to roses, that September was the best time to transplant gooseberries and currants, and that sowing edible weeds like fat hen and thistle between the crops serves as a living mulch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Macros (protein, carbs, and fat) are primary nutrients the human body needs in large amounts.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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