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Recent Examples of buttery
Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Many of these are nestled in flaky paratha flatbread, and there are vegetarian options with paneer or dessert variations with Nutella and subtly sweet/buttery sheermal.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
This silky, buttery pasta dinner proves that the simplest recipes can also be the most luxurious.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Many of these are nestled in flaky paratha flatbread, and there are vegetarian options with paneer or dessert variations with Nutella and subtly sweet/buttery sheermal.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
The cabbage boil's cousin, the onion boil, also went viral online for similarly transforming a whole onion into a tender, buttery side dish.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
This bedding is the antithesis of scratchy, boasting a buttery feel and polished look with minimal wrinkling thanks to the sateen weave.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
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Among the richest sources are fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and tuna, as well as marine algae and seafood such as oysters.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2026
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The butt is slightly fattier and tends to fall apart; the picnic is slightly leaner and holds its shape.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The oily petroleum base penetrates the finish on the wood, displacing the moisture trapped inside, and the oils also nourish and condition dry wood.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a class-action suit, originally launched in 1993, the Cofán accused Texaco of dumping 18 billion gallons of oily wastewater across their ancestral lands between 1964 and 1990.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use it to keep meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more fresh in the fridge or pantry.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then last week, pantry director Jesse Sharrard got a call from the food bank that a truckload was on the way.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Without ample powder, Hudson’s look could’ve appeared greasy or sweaty.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Pathways made in dusty areas along baseboards and greasy streaks along walls and floors can indicate paths mice are using in your home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Layer warm materials and textures to make spaces feel richer and less stark.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly touted Venezuela’s rich oil supply as among the motivations for the January 2 military assault on the country and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, who has since been charged with drug trafficking and weapons possession.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is due to the polyphenols and healthy fat content, according to Bobrick.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chicken has slightly more protein than salmon and contains less fat.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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