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Recent Examples of button
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Clicking that button copies a command to the clipboard and displays instructions to paste it into PowerShell or a system terminal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Andy wore a classic, dark-colored suit buttoned over a white collared shirt and red tie.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The La Quinta Blazer proves otherwise, offering an elegant double-breasted button, padded shoulders, a collared neckline, and two hip pockets for just $71.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Clicking that button copies a command to the clipboard and displays instructions to paste it into PowerShell or a system terminal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
While the series finale buttons up a lot of the drama for the Flenory brothers, there was a cliffhanger with Big Meech (Demetrius Flenory Jr) getting arrested by Detective Von Bryant (Steve Harris).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Andy wore a classic, dark-colored suit buttoned over a white collared shirt and red tie.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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Both juries absorbed the totality of the circumstances and reached for a lever of indignation rather than the strict logic of the law.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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As anti-ICE demonstrations erupt in cities in the aftermath of Good's death, Democrats have pledged to use any available legislative lever to apply pressure on the administration to change the conduct of ICE officers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Not all EVs need to wear the affordable badge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump and his supporters have worn his legal attacks as a badge of honor, taking them as proof that an insidious swamp has conspired against him.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite having more regulations than some states, California continues to toggle between the 4th and 5th largest economy in the world and has for some time, suggesting that the Golden State is very competitive.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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Ware is a second-year center who continues to toggle between the bench and the starting lineup depending on the Heat’s injury situation.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Two bills returned into Rafiq’s hand upon his pointing out that the wood panelling on the side of the radio was scratched and that the knob felt rather flimsy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Travis Kelce pulled an olive-green sweater over his head and began to unfasten the clasp of a gold necklace.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
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At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kate Hudson had a pin-up girl moment in a recent photoshoot.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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In his questioning, the Judiciary Committee chairman, Jim Jordan, seemed to be searching for something—anything—to pin on Smith.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cozymaxxing aims to address all five senses, turning down the dial on all five to create a calming, serene atmosphere.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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And a dial at the WSQK radio station is a different color.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For even more holiday fun, experiment with the classic shapes such as the swirl, coconut ring or rosette. Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 325°F.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
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Pipe border using a rosette tip around bottom of cake with remaining 1/2 cup Chocolate Truffle Filling.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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