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Recent Examples of buttery
Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Blue Ivy looked like a carbon copy of her mom, styling her new golden-blonde highlights in tiny braids along her hairline that fanned out into buttery blonde waves.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
This espresso latte with sweet pistachio sauce and salted brown-buttery topping can be ordered hot or iced.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This version of the Hawaiian snack — buttery and tossed with seaweed and sesame seeds — is adapted from food stylist Caroline Hwang’s recipe, which was passed to her from her friend, Corey Chow, former chef de cuisine at Per Se in New York, who adapted it from his mom.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Blue Ivy looked like a carbon copy of her mom, styling her new golden-blonde highlights in tiny braids along her hairline that fanned out into buttery blonde waves.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
This espresso latte with sweet pistachio sauce and salted brown-buttery topping can be ordered hot or iced.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
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White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, fatty fish are rich in EPA and DHA, which are types of omega-3 fatty acids that help lower triglycerides (another type of fat in the blood), reduce inflammation, and support healthy heart rhythm, Routhenstein says.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This limit determines how much material can fall to a body like a star or black hole before the radiation generated by that accretion pushes further matter away, emptying the central object's larder of gas and dust, thus cutting off its food supply.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Montgomery also uses traditional preservation methods like curing, smoking, and pickling to ensure a full larder of preserves and ferment that permit Edinbane to celebrate Skye produce year-round, even when fresh supply is disrupted.—
Jillian Dara,
Robb Report,
28 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Skip the oily fabric softeners and bleaches, which can leave fabric feeling waxy or rough.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Although the facade is cleaned regularly, no maintenance had occurred since January 1, and the hundreds of fireworks that had been projected off the face of the building had left behind an oily residue.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To avoid finding shriveled potatoes in your pantry, start with fresh, firm potatoes.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Store the extra spices in a bin or basket in your pantry or cabinet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meals are greasy, spicy and repetitive, the couple said — the same limited options for adults and children alike.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Who wants to deal with a greasy, slippery squeeze-tube?—
Claire West,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some of us have guest lectured in his law school class on the Arkansas Constitution, and his passion for our state's rich heritage is evident.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hiring an experienced guide, such as Eduard Casajuana at Mallorcalpina or Pep Platel at ViuAventura, will result in a richer overall experience.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Good Neighbor Old Fashioned ($17) uses tallow from the mothership restaurant’s brisket to fat-wash the bourbon, complemented with hay liqueur and citrusy Licor 43.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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