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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
An androgynous white button-down left half untucked has become something of a Parisian uniform—put together yet still not trying too hard.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
When the weather warms up, try a blazer and a miniskirt or a crisp button-down and long denim shorts.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The fabric feels crisp and cool to the touch, similar to a cotton button-down shirt.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Toss it on over a white button-down, or a beige sweater dress, or pair it with silver-gray denim for a professional-casual look.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
When the weather warms up, try a blazer and a miniskirt or a crisp button-down and long denim shorts.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The fabric feels crisp and cool to the touch, similar to a cotton button-down shirt.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Toss it on over a white button-down, or a beige sweater dress, or pair it with silver-gray denim for a professional-casual look.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button-down
Adjective
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While a tweed suit and ruffle blouse can feel a little stuffy and traditional, these eye-catching, glittering gold necklaces add a welcome touch of shine to give this look a fresh feel.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Rose Bowl will remain a College Football Playoff quarterfinal for the next two seasons — and likely the four after that — holding down its traditional spot as the afternoon anchor of the New Year’s Day lineup.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Takaichi is a long-time conservative, closely aligned with nationalist and traditionalist causes.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The 8th Circuit has a generally conservative ideological makeup, as the majority of its judges were appointed by Republican presidents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fitness issues for Jamie Gittens and Pedro Neto, as well as Estevao being freshly back from compassionate leave, left Rosenior with his orthodox wing options severely depleted.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.
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