BUTTONHOLE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

buttonhole

noun

Definition of buttonhole

as in keyhole

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Recent Examples of buttonhole Sporting a sophisticated color-block border and a discreet front placket that’s hiding buttonholes, the estate curtain conveys sophistication through its simple yet thoughtful design. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026 Maass traced her rounds, dressed in crisp blue-and-white stripes, white muslin cap with a black ribbon, thermometer pushed through a buttonhole. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025 While most of the seven buttons at the bottom were well-placed, six buttonholes showed loose threads upon close inspection. — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 May 2025 Afterward, the garments are made locally by a single jacket maker, trouser maker and buttonhole-finisher—each is touched by just four individuals. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for buttonhole

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Noun

The strongbox, which is painted with flowers and birds, has a false keyhole on the front; the real keyhole is hidden underneath a bolt on its lid.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Satenstein’s attempt to replace the treasured grail is a cotton iteration that features a similar neckline to the vintage one, but with a clasp that can be done and undone from a traditional keyhole to a sexy almost V-neck.

— Irene Kim, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of keyhole

Noun

Another petite reviewer praised the fit and fabric, noting that the length and armholes were perfect for her 5-foot frame.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Loose-fitting options—like A-line dresses, wide-leg pants and tops with relaxed armholes—help minimize skin-on-skin contact and allow airflow.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026

Definition of armhole

Noun

There’s still a big glossy black navigation pad near the top with a pinhole microphone and power and Alexa buttons above it.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Photos and posters had pinholes in the corners, and almost none of it matched my current taste.

— Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of pinhole

Noun

The seven-step facial includes a cleanse; a professional biostimulating step applied to the skin with no needles; lifting; nano-infusion with a no-puncture tip; a cold biocellulose mask; LED, and finishing serums and SPF.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Officers encountered Harrison at the doorway with bleeding cuts on her wrist and puncture wounds around her neck.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of puncture

Noun

To the left of those guards are a headset combo jack, a peephole for a red power-on LED, and a Gen 2x2 USB Type-C port.

— Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
The new gadget moved the chime and the peephole to the pocket (and gave users another reason to stay glued to their phones).

— Longreads, Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of peephole

Noun

Leo had walked into Rome's Gemelli hospital through the main entrance earlier in the day and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac on less than a quarter-acre in the Whitley Heights Historic Preservation Zone, the five-bedroom, five-bath abode is accessible via two street-side entrances.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrance

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An otter bobs in the inlet, an eagle glides across the sky, and a black bear ambles amidst old-growth forest on the distant shores.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The September 2026 surge was highest where the water was directed into shallow bays and inlets.

— Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

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