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

Turn the volume up and that pinhole dilates, revealing swirling galaxies of vocal harmonies, upright bass plucks, and cascading piano runs.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of pinhole

Noun

The Cupertino writers are really cooking with this case, which once again sees multiple reversals of fortune, with Chatlike presenting airtight arguments that PSA punctures and vice versa.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
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

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

After a stop at Gary’s podium, we were ushered to the factory floor entrance, where Stern employee and legendary game designer George Gomez briefed us on the tour rules and answered questions.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
Chicago police responded to the scene and found Horvath alone near the Kluczynski Building's garage entrance.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrance

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Around back, the Studio 1 keeps its connections neatly organized, with USB-C and Ethernet ports at the lower left and a recessed power inlet and physical rocker switch on the right.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Ponds, inlets, and outfalls that are not maintained do not perform as designed, and deferred maintenance is the most common reason a system that looks adequate on paper floods in practice.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

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