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a button-down architectural firm would never have the imagination to produce such a cutting-edge design
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Recent Examples of button-down
Saenz de Viteri looked like a podcaster: tousled hair, black-rimmed glasses, a plaid button-down, and a microphone.
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Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The button-down front and relaxed silhouette keep it easy, while still reading polished.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the bar will feature a retail component where locals can check out Broken Bow’s hats, button-down shirts, bandannas and more, all of which feature Patterson’s original artwork and designs.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Its maxi print — with splashes of fresh green mixed in — is a terrific foil for the shirt dress design, with its button-down front and three-quarter sleeves, two chest patch pockets, and tie belt.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The button-down front and relaxed silhouette keep it easy, while still reading polished.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the bar will feature a retail component where locals can check out Broken Bow’s hats, button-down shirts, bandannas and more, all of which feature Patterson’s original artwork and designs.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Its maxi print — with splashes of fresh green mixed in — is a terrific foil for the shirt dress design, with its button-down front and three-quarter sleeves, two chest patch pockets, and tie belt.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button-down
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Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported two separate Israeli strikes on two vehicles, one in the seafront town of Saadiyat and another on a coastal highway in neighboring Jiyeh, around 12 miles south of Beirut and outside Hezbollah's traditional strongholds.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Last December, the airline launched service between Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Los Angeles and Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui, offering a semi-private experience that sits somewhere between commercial first class and a traditional private jet.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh over a ruling on immigration stops — and seeming to imply that her conservative colleague's views were shaped by an out-of-touch upbringing.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thomas, the Supreme Court’s senior conservative member, spoke broadly, not referencing specific contemporary events or political figures to make his case.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Dioceses across the country are reporting the highest amount of converts in decades, many of them drawn in by orthodox Catholic influencers.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is the orthodox paddock view of intra-team title battles.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Button-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button-down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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