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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
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Fascinators — those bobbing bundles often of feathers, flowers and netting perched off-center of the wearer’s head — are banned here.
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Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Usa Today,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Noun
Across its elegant two-meter long train, the dress also featured 25,000 delicate feathers by Lemarié.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Fascinators — those bobbing bundles often of feathers, flowers and netting perched off-center of the wearer’s head — are banned here.
—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
December 21 - January 19) Inspired to feather your nest?
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
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Peter Gendelman, a Caesarea region expert from the IAA, said the discovery was the first of its kind in roughly three decades.
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Lands’ statement gives no indication of how NPS officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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Of course, there are other categories to consider, like rye, wheat, and malt whiskey, but none of them are nearly as popular as America’s native spirit.
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Aitken had already lost Le Mans pole to a contentious stewards’ ruling.
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Wiseman recounted a moment that captivated the entire crew — seeing the Earth from pole to pole, even spotting the northern lights.
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Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
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Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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Despite near-record-low consumer sentiment, Americans of all stripes and income levels are spending at a faster clip this year than in 2025, according to Bank of America Institute’s monthly report on depositor data.
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.
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In one photo, Affleck holds a young Seraphina in a baby carrier while holding hands with Violet, and in another, Affleck wears a Batman costume while holding son Samuel.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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As the system can mix and match these operating modes, all power sources can contribute simultaneously when maximum performance is needed, or operate separately when efficiency is the priority.
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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