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Recent Examples of buttons
PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 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
The minus and plus buttons control volume, while the ULT button toggles between ULT 1, ULT 2, and Off audio modes.
—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 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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No more hanging socks from cabinet knobs or relying on campground and public laundromats.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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For a century, chemical engineers had two knobs, temperature and pressure.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its small gold details include a metal pinmount logo, clasps, and a magnetic snap closure inside to keep your items secure.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Mackenzie smoothly toggles between storylines, ratcheting up the tension and giving us quick but useful character sketches.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Way to Celebrate Stacked Yarn Pumpkins Tabletop Decor Designed with soft, ribbed yarn and quintessential seasonal colors, this darling tabletop decor exudes everything warm and cozy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two side pockets are deep enough to carry my phone and keys without looking too bulky, which is convenient for running into a store or workout class.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hotel's two accessible guest rooms have a step-free entrance with wide doors, bathrooms with roll-in showers, and lowered light switches and outlets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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The switches are deep and tactile, great for gaming and comfortable for standard productivity work.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This polished blouse comes in six neutral colors and has a feminine tie at the neckline; tie it in a bow or leave the ribbons loose.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Simply trace the case onto a piece of fabric, then stitch on other scraps, ribbons, or buttons until the fabric is covered.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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