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Definition of buttonsnext
plural of button

buttons

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verb

present tense third-person singular of button

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of buttons
Noun
Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge. PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025 Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory. Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttons
Noun
  • Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
  • For years, simple pine chests with large, circular knobs have been a dime a dozen at antique stores.
    Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Montalvo also tests clasps and hinges.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • This cozy cable knit is held together with two utilitarian clasps—adorable, yet edgy.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • There are buttons to manage power, pairing, volume, and playback, in addition to the large ULT button that toggles the ULT effect between off, ULT 1, and ULT 2.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • If employees have company ID badges, the information should be on a card that can be kept with their badge.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.
    Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her employee badge, keys and computer were confiscated, according to the memo.
    Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Music lovers have gone so far as to assign feelings to the keys that songs are played in.
    Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The house arrives with a pre-wired electrical system, which includes lighting, switches, sockets, and ventilation.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This is evidenced by the array of dials, switches, and buttons that manage many of the key functions.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026

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“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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