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button-down

[buht-n-doun] / ˈbʌt nˌdaʊn /
ADJECTIVE
conventional
Synonyms
WEAK
boring buttoned-down conformist conservative old-fashioned strait-laced stuffy traditional unimaginative
button down
ADJECTIVE
conventional
Synonyms
STRONG
buttoned-down conservative conventional unimaginative
WEAK
boring conformist old-fashioned strait-laced stuffy traditional
VERB
classify; pigeonhole
Synonyms
STRONG
categorize characterize classify designate identify indicate list pigeonhole point rank rate recognize sort specify type
VERB
finish, close; surpass
Synonyms
STRONG
cap close consummate secure transact

Example Sentences

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These days, even Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon wears the “midtown uniform” of a button-down shirt and fleece vest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Newsboy caps, button-down vests and a predominance of subtle plaids recalled "Peaky Blinders", while pocket watch chains consolidated the 1920s feel.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

In her 2024 Tiny Desk Concert for NPR, Roan is surrounded by seven femme musicians, each wearing red lipstick, blue eyeshadow, a pink button-down or a red party dress.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Zelensky has eschewed suits, button-down shirts and ties - even during important meetings with world leaders - since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of his country began in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

My brother is dressed the nicest I’ve seen him in a long time—looking sharp in tan slacks and a maroon button-down shirt.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan