feathering
noun
feath·er·ing
ˈfe-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈfet͟h-riŋ
2
: a fringe of hair (as on the legs of a dog) see dog illustration
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Waterproof and transfer-proof, this weightless formula stays put all day without bleeding or feathering—even under layers of lipstick or gloss.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025
The ultra-creamy, transfer-resistant formula delivers rich, soft-matte color that holds its shape all day without smudging, feathering, or fading.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The lovely ‘Lady Jane’ amaryllis offers huge semi-double, apricot-pink blooms with creamy white feathering and stripes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
One abominable practice used on political adversaries was tarring and feathering.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025
The ultra-creamy, transfer-resistant formula delivers rich, soft-matte color that holds its shape all day without smudging, feathering, or fading.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The lovely ‘Lady Jane’ amaryllis offers huge semi-double, apricot-pink blooms with creamy white feathering and stripes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
One abominable practice used on political adversaries was tarring and feathering.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feathering
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“Feathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feathering. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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