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Recent Examples of fastener
The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Born in Grosse Point, Michigan, Stevens’ father was an architect and his mother was a math teacher whose family had started a sizable fastener business in the auto industry in the early 1900s.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The sight led him to imagine a new kind of fastener, one that wouldn’t rely on knots or glue.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
And new for the season, the brand presented a family of grainy leather and lightweight suede flap bags — in small and mini styles and sizes — with the signature H fastener.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Thrills & Chills Pet Banana Costume The main part of this costume — the banana peel — wraps around her neck and stomach and is secured with a stretchy hook and loop fastener.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
That’s because the power supply is too close to the edge of the case to put a fastener there.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
When force is applied in the driving direction, torque tightens or loosens a fastener.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Born in Grosse Point, Michigan, Stevens’ father was an architect and his mother was a math teacher whose family had started a sizable fastener business in the auto industry in the early 1900s.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The sight led him to imagine a new kind of fastener, one that wouldn’t rely on knots or glue.
—Carl Zimmer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
And new for the season, the brand presented a family of grainy leather and lightweight suede flap bags — in small and mini styles and sizes — with the signature H fastener.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Thrills & Chills Pet Banana Costume The main part of this costume — the banana peel — wraps around her neck and stomach and is secured with a stretchy hook and loop fastener.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
That’s because the power supply is too close to the edge of the case to put a fastener there.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastener
Noun
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The shoe’s collar wraps securely around the ankle, almost in a sock-like way, to enhance stability.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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The display showed, on the left, the face of a gray-haired man with a resolute expression, his neck vanishing into a white collar and dark suit.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Late last year, Descovich led a letter urging the federal government to cut ties with the SPLC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inside, hold-down straps, water-resistant storage, and multiple accessory pockets add to its organized feel.—
Julie Loffredi,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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These hold-down test-firings are typically one of the final milestones in a Starship launch campaign before SpaceX moves the rocket to the launch pad.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Hegseth does not have any major holdings in defense companies, according to his most recent financial disclosure reviewed by ABC News.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some holdings will grow faster than others.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Fastener.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastener. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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