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buttoned (up)

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verb

past tense of button (up)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of buttoned (up)
Verb
This last one had modern detailing on it too, including an asymmetric, buttoned-up silhouette and tapered trousers. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025 And other CEOs don’t like their meetings to be so buttoned-up, just like Faulkner. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025 But whether the buttoned-up or conciliatory responses are the right tack is still an open question. Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025 The button-down shirt Pop the collar, roll up the sleeves, wear it loose or completely buttoned-up—a relaxed button-down shirt is an easygoing layer that adds instant polish to jeans and full skirts. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 In an industry that can feel so buttoned-up, Bashment offers something sacred: release. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 24 June 2025 One was that league investigators would be more buttoned-up and by the book, with the benefit of attorney-client privilege as well. Evan Drellich, New York Times, 7 June 2025 Jost is clean-cut and buttoned-up; Sherman is young and hip. Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttoned (up)
Adjective
  • Due to his austere and detached manner, he is known to immediately inspire awe in his patients.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The relevance of The Lord is impossible to ignore, especially in the character of a British journalist, who is extremely detached and mercenary.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • With her brother and his girlfriend still distant, she is left hoping time will ease the awkwardness created over one special dress.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
  • His competitors have become distant runners up.
    John Hyatt, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Charlie Kirk didn't deserve to be killed in cold blood.
    Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • After all, who wants to wake up on a crisp winter morning to their feet on cold hardwood?
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • With adjustable sleeves and a boxy fit, the Abercrombie & Fitch Cropped Trench Coat is a cool, lightweight layer for brisk evenings, and the army green shade is especially on-trend.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Because of its open-work design, the sweater makes a versatile choice for cool, end-of-summer nights and warm fall days.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Reservations include a reserved seat and access to the full menu.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Vigorously stir the noodles for a minute, adding some reserved cooking water, a tablespoon or two at a time, until the sauce is glossy and clings to the noodles.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Buttoned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttoned%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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