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Recent Examples of button
Noun
Lastly, dive into the Corsair K55 RGB Pro keyboard now available for under $50, which offers a comfortable wrist rest, macro keys for seamless control, and dedicated media buttons, all designed for gaming ease and efficiency. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025 A little length, a little grace around the ankle, a belly button button—what's not to love? Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
This slightly oversized top can be worn buttoned up or loose as a breathable layer for travel days, and the relaxed drape brings an effortless appeal to this spring must-have. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2025 While the two most difficult cases of the day (so far) are buttoned up, that emotional time bomb Robby was worried about with Collins does come to pass. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for button
Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
  • Picking quality positions China’s response to Trump’s tariffs suggest trade tensions between the two countries will continue for some time, given the levers Beijing has to pull by stimulating an economy , and strengthening ties with other trading partners.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
  • For our part, the business community and its leaders should follow these discussions and use the levers available to you to ensure your business, its innovations and your customers remain protected.
    Michael Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Still, Salah renewed, Van Dijk kissing the badge and just 6 points more for the Slot Machine, there's alot more to look forward to!
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Virgil van Dijk kissed the Liverpool badge in celebration after heading home a late winner against West Ham United to push his side a step closer to Premier League glory.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Users can toggle among ZIP codes to see their community.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Apple Intelligence and Siri and toggle off Apple Intelligence.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The knobs on the stove, the refrigerator handles, the drawer pulls, and the kitchen light switches all need a good scrub and disinfecting.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Knobs, cup pulls, bar pulls, drop handles, backplate knobs, latch hardware—there's no shortage of ways to dress your cabinet doors, especially this year.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The strap is a puffy rubber design in light gray, closed with a folding clasp.
    Ming Liu, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The dainty 8-millimeter strap wraps delicately around the wrist with genuine leather and a matching gold buckle clasp.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Ivar hit a great moonsault for a nearfall, but New Day then isolated Ivar and won a record 11th tag team title as Woods pinned Erik with help from Kingston.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But that narrative has gained steam in recent weeks as Democrats try to pin the blame for November’s loss on Biden.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The other three in the series featured a dark mother-of-pearl dial, a lapis lazuli dial and a turquoise dial.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • These Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 models take their color cue from the hue from 1972 that the designer Gerald Genta selected for the first Royal Oak watch dial — a shade itself inspired by the inky evening darkness of the Vallée de Joux, the forested Swiss location of the brand’s workshop.
    Roberta Naas, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Hogue wore a pastel maxi dress of her own, hers with a rosette detail on the bust, complementing Mahomes' ruffled look.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The skirt offered a voluminous silhouette, with a large white rosette featured prominently at the drop waistline.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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