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Recent Examples of buttery
Melissa Clark, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023
Say goodbye to chewy, too-buttery hunks of garlic bread.
—Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
The cowhide is buttery smooth and has already broken in a bit with five days' use.
—Chris Haslam, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The final pasta tasted nothing like its olive oily, garlicky predecessor, but was bright and tangy, warm and buttery in its own delicious way — a brand-new take on a dish with venerable old roots.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023
Say goodbye to chewy, too-buttery hunks of garlic bread.
—Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
Noun
Its particular flavor equation—sweet, briny, buttery, and sharp—is a hallmark of Provençal cooking, bringing together the influences of Italy right next door and the Mediterranean just ahead.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2025
The cowhide is buttery smooth and has already broken in a bit with five days' use.
—Chris Haslam, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
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In fact in men, about 20% of the hormones are made by the testes, while the rest comes from the conversion of testosterone through an enzyme known as aromatase in the brain, skin, bone, and fatty tissue.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2025
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The usual recommendation for psoriasis and eczema is, not surprisingly, a diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, other healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2024
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In addition, the chefs dug into their culinary larders, adding personal touches.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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Designed for sensitive and oily to acne-prone skin, the all-in-one cleanser and makeup remover delivers a 12-hour matte finish to control shine and reduce excess oil without stripping the skin.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Eating healthy, oily fish, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, is encouraged, while eggs, dairy and poultry are eaten in much smaller portions than in the traditional Western diet.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Heartland Health Alliance had told employees earlier this month that its two clinics would close Feb. 26, and the organization’s food pantry locations, in Edgewater, Garfield Park and Grand Crossing, would close Feb. 22, Brieschke said.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Get inspired with organization solutions, including stunning shoe cabinets, stylish makeup organizers, best-selling pantry shelves, collapsible closet bins, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The batter was great, though: a thin layer of crunch that wasn’t too greasy.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2025
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Other common symptoms of CF include coughing attacks (often with phlegm), shortness of breath, greasy and bulky stools, rectal prolapse and constipation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The participants' daily diet consisted of 30% fat, 15% protein, and 55% carbohydrates (carbs).5 Although these results are positive, further, extensive research with higher-quality and larger studies is still necessary.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Having low insulin sensitivity, or insulin resistance as it is sometimes called, leads to muscle, fat and liver cells failing to respond to insulin—the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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