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noun

chiefly dialect

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Recent Examples of buttery
Adjective
Beauseen Classic Leather Penny Loafers Penny loafers never go out of style, and this buttery leather pair offers a luxe look at an unbeatable price. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 The dish is finished with a buttery lemon and caper sauce. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Other options include the hilltop Dorn’s Breakers Café, which overlooks the Embarcadero and the ocean, and The Galley Seafood Grill & Bar, famous for its buttery scallops. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Touch screens are the worst, thanks to the constant exposure to our oily fingers.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • It can be caused by a number of different triggers, including certain medical conditions, hair care habits, dry scalp, hormone fluctuations, overproduction of a naturally-occurring yeast on the scalp and oily skin.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Grab the wax paper from your pantry and turn it into adorable lanterns made for autumn.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Families should check their pantry for affected units, avoid serving them, and return or discard them.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Another notable benefit is the formula’s lightweight, non-greasy texture, which melts into the skin without feeling heavy or weighed down.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This is not an oily, greasy ramen, but rather, light and flavorful.
    Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Chia seed pudding is rich in fiber and omega-3s, which support satiety, digestion, and heart health.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Another study suggested that overall consumption of milk, yogurt, and cheese—no matter the fat content—has no impact on risk of cardiovascular disease.
    Alana Semuels, Time, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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