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adjective

Definition of unbuttonednext
as in unzipped

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unbuttoned

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verb

past tense of unbutton
as in unfurled

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Recent Examples of unbuttoned
Adjective
To add to the breezy summer feel of her look, Cyrus wore her loose denim top unbuttoned right to her sternum, forgoing any necklaces in favor or bold aviator sunglasses. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026 Two of our esteemed gubernatorial candidates, the cowboy and the dilettante, apparently could not find ties for the first debate Wednesday night, showing up with dress shirts casually unbuttoned. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 The backstory Rosewood Amsterdam has serious history, hence my initial surprise at just how unbuttoned the hotel is. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally singer opted for a black trench coat and raw edge blue denim jeans, with a crisp white, unbuttoned shirt underneath. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbuttoned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbuttoned
  1. unzipped
  2. unfurled
  3. unfolded
  4. unfastened
  5. unlatched
  6. unlocked
  7. wide
  8. unsealed
Adjective
  • Even better, it can be unzipped to turn the pouch into two separate toiletry bags.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Fin went casual in a pair of denim Bermuda shorts and a blue tank top, which was layered with an unzipped hooded sweatshirt.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of unzipped
Verb
  • The rumors haven’t left much to the imagination, but Samsung has unfurled its 2026 foldable lineup today.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
  • At some point on Friday, the tapestry was due to be unfurled on a very long table with the help of 100 members of staff.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of unfurled
Adjective
  • Those in the crowd held their breath—and audibly gasped—as the opening to season three unfolded onscreen.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
  • Fold one corner down to create a triangle (the rest of the towel should remain unfolded and look like a rectangle attached to the triangle).
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Definition of unfolded
Verb
  • After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of unfastened
Adjective
  • Noe unlatched the door, stepped onto the porch with a few of the men.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Rex, a 3-year-old wallaby, wandered away from the Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown after a gate was allegedly left unlatched overnight.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Definition of unlatched
Adjective
  • Authorities said in a press release that an off-duty police officer reported that three children — ages 4, 2 and 1 — had been left in the unlocked car for about 40 minutes while their mother was inside the store.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Google Unlocked Android Smartphone Deal The unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro delivers Google’s premier mobile experience powered by the advanced Tensor G5 chip and built-in Gemini AI.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026
Definition of unlocked
Adjective
  • The move has drawn a wide range of responses in Northern California.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • This pillow has a wide and long design for full coverage of your back.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • Use caution around natural stone, unsealed grout, or any other delicate finishes.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
  • Cockroaches also get in through soffits, gables, cracks, windows and unsealed garage doors.
    — Eva Flowe June 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Definition of unsealed

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