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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
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
That means food like crispy Southern fried chicken, smothered pork chops, baked mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, savory collard greens, sweet potato pie and more, the Facebook post said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 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
Bono Castelvetrano Pitted Sicilian Green Olives Castelvetrano olives are less intense than Spanish green olives, with a light, almost buttery flavor that plays well with a lot of different flavors.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
That means food like crispy Southern fried chicken, smothered pork chops, baked mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, savory collard greens, sweet potato pie and more, the Facebook post said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
Adjective
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Consider adding fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, as well as dairy products like yogurt, which also contribute some magnesium.—
Nick Blackmer,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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Salmon Sherry lists fatty fish such as salmon as a prime source of vitamin D-rich food.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 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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Omega-3 fatty acids can be similarly tricky to get from food, as they’re primarily found in oily fish (like salmon and mackerel) and in smaller amounts in things like walnuts and flaxseeds—so you might be tempted to pop a fish oil capsule.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
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Eating healthy, oily fish, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, is encouraged, while eggs, dairy and poultry are eaten in much smaller portions than in the traditional Western diet.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The conference’s Cathedral Community Center, located just a few blocks from the Capitol, has served more than 11,000 families in its pantry during the first eight months of operation.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Deep clean your pantry at least twice a year.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These are a little greasier, a little less glamorous.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Oily skin may also have large pores and feel slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead and nose).—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Apparently, the secretary is unaware that vitamin A is fat soluble and not easily excreted, with any excess stored in the liver.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Blues may have gotten a fat head leading 4-2 with less than nine minutes left in the game.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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