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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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The kitchen is done up in coastal blue and gold tones, with a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Mississippi Pork Roast With just five pantry staples and a slow cooker, this recipe transforms pork into something special.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The Stars got their looks, yes, but a greasy goal from the blue paint never materialized.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The essence of The Isley Brothers’ fashion remains the same, theatrical, elegant, and rich with personality.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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Non-physician educational experiences differ widely by program, geography and clinical focus, leading to a workforce rich in potential but fragmented in preparation.—
Jesse Corn,
Forbes.com,
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 10 Jun. 2025.
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