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Recent Examples of button
Noun
The doorbell button had a little crescent moon on it. Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025 This style comes with both a zipper and a button closure for a more structured appearance. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a preview test at the brand’s Prince Street store in Manhattan’s SoHo shopping district, the service seemed, like Ralph Lauren in general, very buttoned up. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 After all, there’s no better way to transition your capsule wardrobe than buttoning up in style. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for button
Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
  • Transforming the post-purchase experience into a strategic lever for loyalty and revenue growth.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
  • With a 360-degree swivel and easy open-and-close lever, this hanger makes storing hats, belts, purses and scarves simple.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Starting in 2009, for instance, Ruben Alvarado of New Jersey met with undocumented immigrants wearing an ICE badge and what appeared to be a holstered gun and collected fees in return for the promise of citizenship.
    Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The Platinum badge affords attendees access to all three clubhouses as well as three daily event reservations.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These should be quick and easy to toggle in your settings.
    Kat Boogaard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
  • These integrations are off by default and can be toggled in settings.
    Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By the time the group made the turn, Thomas was essentially acting as a one-man volume knob, pleading for the crowd to quiet down with McIlroy or Lowry ready to putt, then pointing to his ear for points delivered by himself or Young.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Clean the base of the toilet that is on the floor and all the knobs, too.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The denim Logo Hat features Toy Story lockup and embossed Pixar ball clasp.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the bag features sleek gold-tone hardware and a push-lock clasp to secure your essentials.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Democrats are also trying to pin the shutdown on Republicans, blaming Trump for not negotiating in good faith.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Don’t try to pin it on your skuzzy accomplice.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The newest variant has a turquoise-blue lacquer dial, contrasted with black subdials.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The brand featured Snoopy on its watch dial designs in the 1970s.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Earlier this week, Anderson made his womenswear debut at Dior, where footwear codes turned equally surreal — from oversized rosette mules to feather-like embellishments.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Jenner completed the lacy look with a brown furry semi-sheer lace jacket with hints of green and red and pointed white Valentino Garavani heels with a rosette at the ankle.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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