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adjective

Definition of unbuttonednext
as in unzipped

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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
  • Midge’s story unfurled in 8-page increments in Naughty Bits, a periodical comic from Fantagraphics anthologizing Gregory’s work, which ran 40 issues from 1991-2004.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The group unfurled a Palestinian flag during a performance at the Star Theatre in Singapore on July 29.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfurled
Adjective
  • That likely means even less letterboxing on widescreen videos when watching on the unfolded display, which would make the new Fold more like a genuine tablet experience.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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 say the pair used a catwalk near North Royal Poinciana Boulevard to look for unlocked vehicles.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bears can become trapped inside vehicles Wildlife officer Travis Sauder told the Denver Gazette bears commonly open unlocked vehicle doors while searching for food.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlocked
Adjective
  • Trade talks with Canada collapsed late Friday night, setting in motion steep 50% tariffs on a wide swath of Canadian goods.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Culinary Experiences All 8 million New Yorkers bring unique perspectives and ways of life to the city, which makes way for many vibrant neighborhoods with a wide array of foods to try.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • The unsealed indictment reveals few new details in a case that has been shrouded in secrecy.
    — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Use caution around natural stone, unsealed grout, or any other delicate finishes.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
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