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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
they are a very sports-minded couple, and most of their friends are of the same feather
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as in attire
dressy clothing
prom couples strutted into the ballroom in full feather
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as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
you're in fine feather today
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as in to ribbon
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Recent Examples of feather
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
My friend Heather, who makes her own jewelry, sometimes wears an attractive feather boa to complement an outfit.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Fowler feathered a lead pass for Bolduc, who had gained speed in the neutral zone and effortlessly split two Ducks defenders, Jacob Trouba and Pavel Mintyukov, to dart in on goal and bank the puck off Dostál and into the net.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
What followed was a saga of dodging feathers, hissing beaks, and the brutal reality of being trapped by nature's fury, all of which was recorded on video by their Ring doorbell.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
My friend Heather, who makes her own jewelry, sometimes wears an attractive feather boa to complement an outfit.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
The path led across a watery prairie feathered with saw grass.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
Fowler feathered a lead pass for Bolduc, who had gained speed in the neutral zone and effortlessly split two Ducks defenders, Jacob Trouba and Pavel Mintyukov, to dart in on goal and bank the puck off Dostál and into the net.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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However, the dispute between Lage and Textor, a first of its kind, will hinge on whether such promises are enforceable.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The church received a grant from the Valley Foundation to acquire the instrument, which is the only one of its kind at a South Bay venue.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The Kardashians star was dressed in comfy casual attire, sporting a navy blue sweater and a pair of light gray joggers.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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When: 3-6:30 p.m. Cost: $65 for non-members, $50 for members, $75 day of event Dress in your finest derby attire and head to Derby Days 2k25, hosted by Young Affiliates of The Mint.—
Denise Casalez,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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And even if Grandma can't be at a family gathering in person, her spirit lives on through her recipes.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Thousands of cheering, carol-singing fans will be sure to lift his spirits.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Four full-sky surveys are planned over two years, as the telescope circles the globe from pole to pole 400 miles up.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Chase Elliott also featured prominently in the qualifying session, dominating the final practice by setting the fastest time and winning the first qualifying heat from pole to pole.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
24 May 2023
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2022
Noun
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The subtle stripe keeps the print from leaning too floral, and Resor ran the pattern vertically to highlight the stripe.—
Allison Duncan,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The gown was teamed with a matching pinstripe tie and classic white button-down with the luxury brand's signature triple-stripe armband detail in red, white and blue.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Bundy recently went through all the costumes and shoes stored in her garage from her days on the stage as the bubbly sorority sister.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Bright’s work in costume design has always dabbled in period dramas.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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The books on this list employ both modes: Some offer intriguing glimpses into faraway places or striking journeys; others meditate on the beauty to be found in a backyard.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
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Plus, the four-player local multiplayer mode failed to impress.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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