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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
Topline Shoppers at online fast-fashion retailer Shein noticed a model this week that looked nearly identical to Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, whose likeness was apparently used by a third-party seller to model a men’s button-down shirt.
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Pair these sleek wide-leg jeans with a button-down shirt, or a silky blouse and heels for an office-appropriate style.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
The fast-fashion retailer Shein has removed a photo of what appeared to be Luigi Mangione modeling a short-sleeve button-down shirt and launched an investigation.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Jessica, 45, donned a pair of aviators and an oversized red crewneck, while Johnson, 45, was seen sporting a Georgia Institute of Technology baseball cap and a blue button-down shirt over a black T-shirt.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Pair these sleek wide-leg jeans with a button-down shirt, or a silky blouse and heels for an office-appropriate style.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
The fast-fashion retailer Shein has removed a photo of what appeared to be Luigi Mangione modeling a short-sleeve button-down shirt and launched an investigation.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Jessica, 45, donned a pair of aviators and an oversized red crewneck, while Johnson, 45, was seen sporting a Georgia Institute of Technology baseball cap and a blue button-down shirt over a black T-shirt.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button-down
Adjective
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This more traditional system is where Tottenham have ended up.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, identity categories have become more fluid, and traditional sources of authority — religion, education, government — are more likely to be contested or distrusted.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mostly the products of Budapest’s investment in a conservative intellectual infrastructure, part of the unofficial delegation consisted of six students from the Matthias Corvinus Institute.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bengen’s calculations now assume a slightly less conservative mix of 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% cash.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The technique might also yield interesting possibilities in cell therapy or precision surgery, where conventional tools are too large or blunt.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Such intimate screenings and parties will continue in different locations as the film makes its way into conventional theaters.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Button-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button-down. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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