button 1 of 2

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
That same push for uniformity kept us from enjoying bisporus that outgrew the tidy little button shape. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 On watchOS 26 and before, this button opened your app drawer. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 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
  • Its current obligations are locked, the tax base is shrinking every year and the courts have eliminated a major lever that could quickly help close the gap.
    — Gregory Kearney, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • But there is a meaningful difference between primary care being valuable and primary care being the sole lever that moves population health.
    — Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026
Definition of lever
Noun
  • One person noted that their work badge must be swiped or inspected multiple times to enter the building.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Bring an acceptable form of photo ID to the ballot, like a driver’s license, passport, military ID, employee badge or nondriver ID card.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of badge
Verb
  • Buchan’s argument is that sovereignty can’t be a settings toggle inside someone else’s infrastructure.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • The only exceptions were made for users whose profiles were already set to private and users under 18 whose sharing and reuse settings were toggled off by default.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of toggle
Noun
  • Featuring a classic gold-tone knob and black handle, Le Creuset’s elevated tea kettle is now under $75 in the retiring olive color.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
  • In another edge over many EVs, analog switches manage some key controls, including a volume knob.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of knob
Noun
  • Examine the weight, stone settings, clasps, and overall condition.
    — Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • There are actual magnets in the handle that clasp the assembly closed, promoting a sense of confidence and quality.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • Today, as one of the highest-profile footballers in the world game and City’s star player, Haaland has grown too shrewd to pin his colours to any one mast.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Spotify unveiled an update that allows users to pin up to 20 playlists, albums, artists, podcasts and audiobooks to the top of their profile library.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of pin
Noun
  • This discovery provides battery architects with a precise dial for performance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The user turns the rotary wheel like a dial and the screen moves fluidly with uninterrupted real-time control over pace and direction.
    — Shirl Leigh July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026
Definition of dial
Noun
  • Sombr skipped a tie altogether, instead letting a romantic red rosette serve as a flourish.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 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 18 Jul. 2026.

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