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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
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
Although a button-down shirt traditionally gives off an air of menswear, these flowy, romantic styles have a softer feel.
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Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Made of lightweight cotton and polyester blend, this button-down top is ideal for transitional weather.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
The video, posted to social media by the business, shows one suspect wearing a black hoodie with white designs and the other in camouflage pants and a dark button-down shirt.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
With a Pop of Red A pop of red, the fashion girl’s perennial favorite, can brighten up any outfit, including a simple black trouser and button-down.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for button-down
Avery Matera, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Made of lightweight cotton and polyester blend, this button-down top is ideal for transitional weather.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
The video, posted to social media by the business, shows one suspect wearing a black hoodie with white designs and the other in camouflage pants and a dark button-down shirt.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
With a Pop of Red A pop of red, the fashion girl’s perennial favorite, can brighten up any outfit, including a simple black trouser and button-down.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button-down
Adjective
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This includes subtle feedback that traditional simulators often miss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the work, traditional folklore and marvelous, uncanny incidents are often the sites of resistance against colonialism or enslavement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If Nayara were to sell for anything close to the figures cited in press reports—or even Forbes’ more conservative estimates—Ghirelli would net a more than 500% gain.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many young men express skepticism toward feminism, discomfort with shifts in gender norms and a growing attraction to more conservative cultural messaging.—
Laurel Elder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Consequently, initial opportunities would have to come from the right, where Emery tends to station his widest, most orthodox winger.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The production company’s development slate is highlighted by the action-drama Barney Ross, a story about the titular orthodox rabbinical student who, after witnessing the murder of his rabbi father, fell in with a young Al Capone and Jack Ruby.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Button-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button-down. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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