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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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The Broncos are not a Super Bowl team in the traditional sense, not without more weapons offensively, and a special teams boost from Marvin Mims Jr.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Quarter-zip sweatshirts feel sporty yet polished, offering the same comfort as traditional sweats with a more intentional silhouette.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Economy is a conservative talk show host, former head of Save California and candidate for California State Board of Equalization.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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While in Jamaica, the Ramírez boys were sent to a very conservative private school to learn English and were punished for refusing to sing the British national anthem in morning assembly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Leo took part in celebrations for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in the northwestern town of Iznik, alongside the spiritual leader of eastern orthodox Christians, Patriarch Bartholomew.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
28 Nov. 2025
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Tinubu’s two-year presidency has focused on fixing Nigeria’s ailing economy by cutting fuel subsidies, engineering a return to orthodox monetary policy at the central bank, taming inflation, and introducing a new tax regime.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Button-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button-down. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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