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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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The film is manually wound through the camera via hand knobs at either side, with a frame counter keeping track of how many exposures have been taken.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 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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Plus, the women’s version is on sale in select colors as well.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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The group lost their keys during their excursion, so the rangers provided the group a ride to their rental lodging.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Much like the quarterback communication system, the playcaller calls the play in from the sideline, and sometimes provides keys the green dot should look for before the play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike mechanical switches that rely on physical contact, Hall-Effect magnetic switches use magnets to detect key presses.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The bedrooms had intercoms on the walls by the light switches.—
Richard Siken
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While hot chicken and ice cream eating contests are sure to be intense, the fair is planning to continue its tradition of handing out ribbons for several specialties, including baking, sewing, canning and photography, among others.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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First, politicians like to cut ribbons.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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