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Recent Examples of buttery
Melissa Clark, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023
Say goodbye to chewy, too-buttery hunks of garlic bread.
—Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
How Avocados Ripen Avocados naturally ripen after harvesting thanks to ethylene gas, which is a gas released by avocados and other types of produce that softens the exterior of the fruit, converts starches to sugars, and gives avocados their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
The final pasta tasted nothing like its olive oily, garlicky predecessor, but was bright and tangy, warm and buttery in its own delicious way — a brand-new take on a dish with venerable old roots.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2023
Say goodbye to chewy, too-buttery hunks of garlic bread.
—Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
Noun
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Creamy, cheesy, and topped with buttery crackers, this comforting bake lives up to its name.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
How Avocados Ripen Avocados naturally ripen after harvesting thanks to ethylene gas, which is a gas released by avocados and other types of produce that softens the exterior of the fruit, converts starches to sugars, and gives avocados their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
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Salmon Renowned for its delicate flavor and rich nutritional profile, salmon is a versatile fatty fish with many health benefits.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2025
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Other brain health factors that are in your control are focusing on maintaining an anti-inflammatory diet, filled with whole grains, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, fatty fish and other fruits and vegetables, suggests Etienne.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Food rationing had begun on the first day, but by now, the dining car’s larder was nearly empty.—
Robert Klara,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Jan. 2025
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Squirrels race around adding to their larders, but the chipmunks are nowhere to be seen yet.—
Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The finish is pleasantly warming, leaving a luscious, oily texture that lingers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Whereas hydrating primers are made with hydrating ingredients, primers for oily skin will often include ingredients like oil-absorbing powders and exfoliants.—
Danielle Jackson,
Vogue,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Check your fridge and pantry for these items, listed below.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
6 June 2025
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The discounts will run from today through Labor Day, giving shoppers plenty of time to stock their freezers and pantries.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This helps keep the finished dish from being too greasy.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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The lightweight gel texture feels like a refreshing glass of water upon application, instantly cooling and reviving the skin without leaving it greasy.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Italy’s Taormina Film Festival is set for a standout 71st edition with a rich mix of genres – including some potential discoveries – on display, plus a generous dose of star power within a new format that attempts to revive the storied Sicilian event and put it back on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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He's torched his credibility with Tesla's most important customers (rich libs), but now risks becoming persona non grata among the MAGA faithful by going against the boss.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Want a fat analysis for your left arm or the muscle content in your right leg?—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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To specify a revenue source — a tax increase, the raid of an existing program — would have created a fat target for opponents.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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