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Recent Examples of buttons
PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory.
—Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory.
—Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttons
Noun
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The lattice work details on the side give it vintage detail, and the classic scalloped knobs add even more nostalgia.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Gas ovens pose a dangerous carbon monoxide risk that can lead to poisoning or death, while electric ovens can be a fire hazard, melting knobs or igniting nearby flammable items.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Montalvo also tests clasps and hinges.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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This cozy cable knit is held together with two utilitarian clasps—adorable, yet edgy.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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There are buttons to manage power, pairing, volume, and playback, in addition to the large ULT button that toggles the ULT effect between off, ULT 1, and ULT 2.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The center will feature calming colors − such as browns, greens and blues − and natural wood flooring.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her dreams of late had all been like this, trying to pack without a bag or leave the house without her keys, trying to read without her contacts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Empty Pockets And Secure Hardware Every Time Small metal items left in pockets—coins, hairpins, keys—can slip into tight spaces and damage internal components or the drain system.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The president and first lady — who met in college and shared two children, Mary and Russell — were uneasy about the light switches, refusing to touch them and leaving the task up to White House staff.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Acclaim Communications — a maker of computer switches — was bought by Level One Communications in 1998 for about $120 million.—
Bernadette Toh,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For more than two years, Israelis pinned yellow ribbons to their lapels and gathered to remember the hostages abducted during the deadliest day in the country’s history.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yard signs, flags, murals, memorials, ribbons and graffiti silently speak volumes of what this city and region have faced, conveying the idea that life here doesn’t move on from grief but instead moves forward hand in hand with it and forever changed by it.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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