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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
Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
This French cheese has a smooth, buttery texture with notes of rosemary, hay, and toasted nuts.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
Macadamia nuts are a type of tree nut that has a rich, buttery taste.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
This French cheese has a smooth, buttery texture with notes of rosemary, hay, and toasted nuts.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttery
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Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy: Caused by gene mutations, this is a rare condition that develops when fatty or scarred tissue replaces normal tissue in part of the heart, leading to irregular heartbeat.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The melon is a protrusion on a beluga’s forehead, made up of fatty tissue and muscle.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the street food spread through the Arab world, ingredients shifted with larders and tastes: Palestinian cooks tend to prefer solely chickpeas in their falafel; the Lebanese often combine garbanzos and foul.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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In addition, the chefs dug into their culinary larders, adding personal touches.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
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Its long-wearing formula is ideal for oily skin and helps reduce unwanted shine.Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Whalers once thought this oily liquid was sperm, hence the name sperm whale.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Salmon Rub Seasoning Blend A worthy addition to Trader Joe’s chaotic spice mix lineup, this Salmon Rub disappeared from my pantry after a few months of constant use.Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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And since the charity is looking to stock its food pantry, gift examples include ramen noodles, instant packs of oatmeal and single-serve coffee packs.Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brice did just three takes for the final vocal, leaning on a greasy approach that couples the song’s sanguine soul with a splash of hopefulness.Tom Roland, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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As someone with greasy hair—I'm talking within a day—using one of the best shampoos for oily hair gives me a layer of protection against excess shine, and makes perfecting my hair routine a lot easier.Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024
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Others have gotten super rich in everything from pumping iron (Arnold Schwarzenegger), fashion (Aritzia founder Brian Hill) and sandwiches (Jersey Mike’s Subs’ founder Peter Cancro).Connor Greene, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Few establishments in New York hold history quite as rich as Eddie’s Sweet Shop.Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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The most noticeable differences are sweetness, smokiness, and fat content, notes Shore.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, muscles are vital in regulating blood sugar and fat levels and need movement to do that job properly.Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Buttery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttery. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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