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noun

Definition of buttonnext
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as in lever

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as in badge

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button

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verb

as in to toggle

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Recent Examples of button
Noun
On the right side is a battery button; press it to hear if the battery is low or OK. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 Plus, it's got an automatic reeling system to pull the tethering cable back into its body at the press of a button. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
Verb
Lestat-as-narrator will be far less buttoned up and even less reliable than Louis. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2026 The candidate, wearing Nikes and a suit but no tie — not too buttoned up — struck a defiant tone. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for button
Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
  1. lever
  2. badge
  3. toggle
  4. knob
  5. clasp
  6. pin
  7. dial
  8. rosette
Noun
  • Yeast is also another lever to provide variety, and in addition to standard brewer’s yeast, Loch Lomond frequently makes whiskies with Chardonnay, Champagne, Sauvignon, and Belgian ale yeasts.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Analysts warn that eventually, this lever to lower prices won’t be able to be used anymore.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of lever
Noun
  • Add to that an illuminated Maybach badge in the grille frame, and love-them-or-loathe-them plastic lower intakes festooned with Maybach logos.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
  • Eco effort Avant Mar recently received its Green Key certificate, and, through its membership in Leading Hotels of the World, has been awarded a leader badge for its green initiatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of badge
Verb
  • If the former occurs, X doesn’t really offer solutions, only suggestions that users try basic fixes, like restarting or updating, switching to another device, or toggling between Wi-Fi or cellular data.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • The service began rolling out ESPN Unlimited authentication days before the show — open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile, go to Settings, then Sports, and toggle on Connect ESPN.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of toggle
Noun
  • Almost all the controls are embedded in the touchscreen, but there is a dedicated volume knob on the center console.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026
  • The boards tie in the floating wood shelves that flank the range and pair beautifully with the surrounding materials, such as the copper pot filler, brass stove knobs, and stone countertops.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of knob
Noun
  • It was later modified by Hutton herself, who, in perfect Art Deco style, replaced the clasp with a round one made of yellow gold, diamonds, and rubies.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026
  • The clasps are also an homage to those used on LV trunks since the 1860s.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • Unfortunately the unmarked vehicle’s drivers are cops all too willing to arrest and pin dubious charges on their non-white, gangbanger-looking quarry.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Millions of students and their families pin their hopes for upward mobility on this highly competitive test, and some 150 such leaks have been alleged since 2014.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Definition of pin
Noun
  • Four years later, Patek Philippe launched the iconic Nautilus with a black-blue dial that would go on to become legendary.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • The Rowenta Focus has a control dial with presets for various fabrics.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of dial
Noun
  • Floral appliqués came in the form of a rosette at the hip, where gathered fabric created a thigh-high slit with cascading florals further emphasizing the asymmetric element.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, like other roses, Knock Out roses are susceptible to rose rosette, a fatal disease.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Definition of rosette

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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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