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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
Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Wood’s snickerdoodle cookies are covered in cinnamon and sugar, but the base is a buttery French cookie.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 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
The Baja prawns are a knockout, served with a buttery kick and just enough char to hold up against the greens.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Wood’s snickerdoodle cookies are covered in cinnamon and sugar, but the base is a buttery French cookie.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 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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He was covered in an oily substance, terrified, and wouldn’t eat.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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The downsides are that DEET smells awful, is oily, and can damage anything with plastic in it, like synthetic clothing and camping gear.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 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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Oklahoma City is rich in First American history and culture, and there are myriad ways to connect with it, from authentic Native American restaurants to attending cultural events and shopping at local businesses.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Behind the fizz is a category rich in history, layered with tradition, and increasingly serious about quality.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond satiety, their fiber and healthy fat content may help stabilize blood sugar levels—an important factor in managing energy and possibly even hunger cues.45 What Other Benefits Do Chia Seeds Offer?—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
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Scientists widely assumed that O. megalodon’s main calorie intake was in the form of whales, large preys providing also a high-caloric input thanks to their fat reserves.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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