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Recent Examples of button
Mark Nevins, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Standouts in the lineup include a pair of balloon jeans that come in an assortment of hues, a sleek leather vest, a crochet blazer, and a cropped leather jacket with golden buttons.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Sources had said that Baker was rushing to button down financing for the deal, even within the last few weeks.
—David Moin, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
So, hit the pause button, cool down, and draw your Map of Paris.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Standouts in the lineup include a pair of balloon jeans that come in an assortment of hues, a sleek leather vest, a crochet blazer, and a cropped leather jacket with golden buttons.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
Yet, now able to stay anonymous due to Judge Torres’ December 26 ruling, Jane Doe and her lawyer Buzbee insist the overall allegations in her action are true, despite some of the particulars not being totally buttoned up.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Sources had said that Baker was rushing to button down financing for the deal, even within the last few weeks.
—David Moin, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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After five years of consecutive loss-making amid mediocrity on the pitch and stagnant revenues off it, United have had to defer payments, spend on credit and pull different financial levers to maintain their level of investment in the playing squad.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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House Democrats are bracing for major fights in the coming year as President Trump enters the White House for his second term and Republicans control all levers of power in Washington.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security are beginning to turn in their badges.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Consider the moment when a 13-year-old Girl Scout receives her citizenship badge and relates her years of service to her grandfather’s 40-year history as a Rotarian serving his community.—
Robert Balentine,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once logged in, toggle over your profile photo in the top right corner.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to the hotel’s scenic boat shuttle, guests can seamlessly toggle between the two hotels via the city’s storied waterways.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Examples include moving the master bedroom to the first floor, replacing knobs with handles, and installing tall toilets.—
Steve Parrish,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Interior 1/6 The absence of anything remotely resembling a physical knob or dial inside either vehicle is a pretty good sign that automakers continue to ignore the pleas of customers to stop porting every last bit of functionality through its digital interfaces.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With trembling fingers, reach around to the clasps at the base of your neck.—
Julie Sharbutt,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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The brooches appear to have been repurposed from the clasps of Carolingian sword belts, according to a statement from the researchers.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jones received the honor from Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast, who, before pinning the red-ribboned cross on the designer’s left lapel, over his heart, praised him for his generosity.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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The chances of that happening are pinned at around 5%.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The steering wheel includes a dial to access various driving modes, including comfort and slippery.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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But here, the Aquamarine sits atop a dial executed in 382 diamonds in five sizes arranged in a snow setting.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pruning stimulates vigorous growth which will be more susceptible to the fatal fire blight. Annuals and perennials ▪ Selectively removing only obviously diseased portions of roses infected with rose rosette virus.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are green parrots, rosettes — and the cow — which can be affixed to a hat or jacket collar.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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