buttons 1 of 2

noun

Definition of buttonsnext
plural of button
1
as in knobs

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as in clasps

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buttons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of button
as in toggles

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttons
  1. knobs
  2. stars
  3. harnesses
Noun
  • Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The kitchen features a Waterworks faucet and fixtures, and cabinets painted in London Stone by Farrow & Ball with knobs from Nickey Kehoe.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of knobs
Noun
  • Read on to discover the reason behind his exit and the alleged drama involving his former co-stars, including Tan France.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Geraldine Viswanathan co-stars, along with Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer, and Celia Weston.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of stars
Verb
  • The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In his pursuit, Glen harnesses the universal language of storytelling, from short films and animations to podcasts and interviews, unwaveringly changing perspectives with a blend of humor, education, and raw emotions.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of harnesses
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Thesaurus Entries Near buttons

butt (on or against)

buttons

buttons (up)

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“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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