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unbuttoned

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verb

past tense of unbutton

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unbuttoned
Adjective
Curtis wore white pants, a black T-shirt, and an unbuttoned blue denim shirt and accessorized (well, used) a cane, apparently due to an injury. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 Stewart could be seen wearing a white shirt unbuttoned down the chest and a black suit with a silver lining, giving a thumbs up to the camera. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 July 2025 In the tailored world, the double-breasted jacket took top billing, with this historically dressy model styled in a more relaxed way: unbuttoned and paired with polo knits or button-front shirts open at the neck. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 The officer — along with the people that included small children sitting around them — saw the man and woman each had their hands down each other’s unbuttoned pants, though neither’s genitals were visible, the affidavit said. Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbuttoned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbuttoned
Adjective
  • This was the advent of hip-hop’s underground scene, where aspiring artists were afforded the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of enthusiasts and unzipped critics.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Thierry Lemaire’s Mineral Origins At his gallery in the center of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Thierry Lemaire, who also designs for Fendi Casa, unfurled his Mineral Origins exhibition.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Protesters are already gearing up with a giant photo of the president and Jeffrey Epstein unfurled near Windsor Castle.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Adama unfastened a padlock and loosened the chain securing the doors.
    Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • SharePlay might turn the unfolded screen into a collaborative canvas for gaming, streaming or brainstorming with friends and colleagues.
    Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Key features: weight 8.7 oz / 249 g, size 7 x 5.55 x 5.47 inches / 178 x 141 x 139 mm unfolded, battery up to 31 minutes, video resolution 4K, 2.7K, 1080p, frame rate 4K 30 FPS / 2.7K up to 60 FPS 1080p up to 60 FPS.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • According to reports on Reddit, first spotted by MacRumors, some iPhone 17 models are disconnecting from Wi-Fi every time the phone is unlocked.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Of the people who have a gun in their home, nearly half of participants said a firearm was stored in an unlocked location and more than one-third said a gun was stored loaded.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Defeat usually spells the end for the captain, especially if the loss is by a wide margin.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • That mood that was most certainly shared by the audience members experiencing a wide array of emotions (from dancing to crying) thanks to the combination of excitement and nostalgia.
    Josh Chesler, AZCentral.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Thomas was arrested July 14 and charged with accessory after the fact for allegedly helping Song evade authorities, according to an unsealed complaint.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Simply fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and generously apply it to the caulking where mold appears (being careful not to get too close to any surrounding unsealed grout).
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.
    Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That left a gaping July Fourth hole on the racing schedule, which Joliet will now fill, at least in 2026.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025

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“Unbuttoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbuttoned. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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