as in taffy
excessive praise
a junior exec who was laying on the butter so thickly that her colleagues were ready to gag
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Recent Examples of butter
Avocado Swapping out fat sources like margarine, butter, or mayonnaise with healthy fats like avocado may lower heart disease risk.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Just before serving, stir some butter, lemon zest, capers or olives into the meaty drippings to give the pan sauce a salty bite.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Participants learn to make halloumi, mozzarella, mascarpone, and butter using raw milk and vegetarian rennet.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
This butter yellow upholstered headboard adds a touch of luxe with deep tufting.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Just before serving, stir some butter, lemon zest, capers or olives into the meaty drippings to give the pan sauce a salty bite.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Participants learn to make halloumi, mozzarella, mascarpone, and butter using raw milk and vegetarian rennet.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
This butter yellow upholstered headboard adds a touch of luxe with deep tufting.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for butter
Noun
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Boucher was on the hunt for Abba-Zaba, a chewy taffy bar with a real peanut butter center.—
Jessica Ma,
Sacramento Bee,
20 July 2024
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The texture ranges in consistency from an oil-like substance to a syrupy sap or even a sticky taffy.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
9 July 2024
Noun
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the best and most admiring of these Mann-handlers is, by a huge margin, 2018’s Den of Thieves.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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And in this bareknuckle world of corporate executive leadership, Zuckerberg and the like have little choice but to spin up some flattery and lay it on thick.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
4 Dec. 2024
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Trump, for his part, has offered praise for the platform and his incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said Wednesday the president-elect intends to take action to preserve TikTok once back in office.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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El Camino Real goalkeeper Anthony Salmeron received special praise from coach Ian Kogan.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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People should wash any skin that comes into contact with the slurry with water and soft soap, before using a hand cream to avoid dryness and cracking.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
2 Sep. 2024
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Most of the questions aimed at the ironic American director of Raging Bull, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas were less softballs than soft soap, with reporters as interested in Scorsese’s favorite food — his mother’s lasagna recipe — as the movies in his peerless filmography.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2024
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Beautiful garnet color; expressive aromas of red cherry, strawberry, incense and tobacco.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the stairwells of Swedish high-rises, where the air carries hints of incense and spices, founder Haisam Mohammed set out to transform everyday moments into artistic, fragrant scenescapes.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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From there, according to the report, the sweet talk quickly moves to messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Google Chat or Telegram.—
Sunny Nagpaul,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2024
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Just in case that gave Reba a leg up, don't let her sweet talk you.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2024
Noun
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The Antoinette Poisson wallpaper and The Shade Store flannel curtains add texture, while the Maitland Smith lamp and Felix Lighting sconce light up the space.—
Troy J. McMullen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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With softer shoulders and pleated carrot pants, the look feels more current and perfect for Gen Z, as in this Luigi Bianchi flannel number.—
Alex Badia,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, Carter was not met entirely with adulation Tuesday.—
Bill Barrow,
The Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2025
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Instead, all the adulation is directed toward Charlotte’s prodigal adopted son, the guy who holds more than his share of team records and is considered by many to be the best player in franchise history.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butter. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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