variants or
as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions a button-down architectural firm would never have the imagination to produce such a cutting-edge design
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Recent Examples of button-down The couple also colored-coordinated again, with Harry in a stone brown button-down shirt and slacks, and Meghan in a tan sleeveless turtleneck and matching brown skirt and jacket. —
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 Riding boots, low-rise jeans, and a snap button-down are so reminiscent of the era—the best way to complete the look is with a furry jacket. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 Saenz de Viteri looked like a podcaster: tousled hair, black-rimmed glasses, a plaid button-down, and a microphone. —Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The button-down front and relaxed silhouette keep it easy, while still reading polished. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for button-down
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 Riding boots, low-rise jeans, and a snap button-down are so reminiscent of the era—the best way to complete the look is with a furry jacket. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 Saenz de Viteri looked like a podcaster: tousled hair, black-rimmed glasses, a plaid button-down, and a microphone. —Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The button-down front and relaxed silhouette keep it easy, while still reading polished. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for button-down
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That strategy emphasized heavy diversification into illiquid alternative assets — such as private equity, venture capital and real estate — over traditional stocks and bonds.— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling.— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
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He's found success as a media personality by posting news and conservative political commentary, which has espoused various conspiracy theories.— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy’s comments come as Medicaid home-care programs — which have long garnered bipartisan support as a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes and other institutions — face growing scrutiny from conservative policymakers and activists who have framed them as magnets for fraud and waste.— Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
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Dioceses across the country are reporting the highest amount of converts in decades, many of them drawn in by orthodox Catholic influencers.— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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This is the orthodox paddock view of intra-team title battles.— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Button-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/button-down. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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