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Recent Examples of buttery
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Serve up tender, buttery steak over polenta or mashed potatoes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 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
This one caught my eye right away — and not just because it's made with a buttery blend of Tencel and spandex.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Serve up tender, buttery steak over polenta or mashed potatoes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 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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Most lumps such as these are noncancerous lipomas, or fatty tumors, and a decision on whether to remove them is based on whether the lumps interfere with movements or threaten other issues.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
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The antithesis of trophy hunting, this pursuit only targets old deer, and the meat is stored in the larder and either sold locally or used in the kitchens.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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People with oily skin may find gels take longer to evaporate.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Enduring oily fingertips — and the subsequent pile of greasy napkins?—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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French doors lead to the gardens and stone walls at the rear of the Mansion, while a butler’s pantry and dry bar, with its extensive additional cabinetry, are adjacent to the kitchen.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The cabinetry is very generous, including a large pull-out pantry.—
Adam Williams
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Each bite had a creamy, savory center and a light crunch that never felt greasy.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Also, compost responsibly by not putting meat scraps, greasy, oily or sweet materials in your compost pile.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Young certainly could make adjustments based on that reality, but his language is so rich that his poetry also frequently makes its own lyrical case.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Quince version has a burgundy interior for a rich-looking touch of color.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The pastry clung to a thin layer of aspic that enveloped a filing of pork shoulder and fat, bacon, chicken liver, veal sweetbreads, and button, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wheat bran is primarily insoluble fiber with a little protein, fat and phenolic compounds.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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