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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
Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The release has been continually delayed, but with the announcement of the $13 billion investment and the ruffling of feathers over which manufacturing plant (and which country) gets to build the truck, rollout will not be until 2027.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Cats love interactive play with feather toys, laser pointers or even a pesky shoelace.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Below, guests in black tie waltzed across a custom checkerboard dance floor beneath a canopy of white ostrich feathers and crystal.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Andrew Marshall has ruffled some feathers in his volunteer role caring for Lake Eola’s swans.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The release has been continually delayed, but with the announcement of the $13 billion investment and the ruffling of feathers over which manufacturing plant (and which country) gets to build the truck, rollout will not be until 2027.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Cats love interactive play with feather toys, laser pointers or even a pesky shoelace.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Below, guests in black tie waltzed across a custom checkerboard dance floor beneath a canopy of white ostrich feathers and crystal.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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The 20-year-old -- whom friends and family described as a kind and hardworking waitress at a Friendly's restaurant in Chicopee, Massachusetts -- was found brutally murdered in her own home.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other historic bars on the list Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar at Fairmont San Francisco in San Francisco, California, offers a one-of-a-kind tiki bar experience.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Their male backup dancers, dressed in black outfits to contrast the girls’ white attire, gave the performance a fuller feel.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for accessories, the royal wore a navy headband to augment her monochrome attire and carried a small navy bag to boot.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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What’s unique about Tasovská’s approach is that the entire film is composed of Jarcovjáková’s photographs, infusing her artistic spirit into every frame.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Moss poles: For climbers such as monstera, pothos, or some types of philodendrons, use a moss pole to hold up the plant.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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There are both bush and pole lima bean varieties, the latter growing up to ten feet tall or taller.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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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.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
16 Dec. 2025
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The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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This super cute manicure features red, coral, and pink wavy stripes going down the middle of each nail like a winding road, while little white hearts and dots dance down the line.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The aptly named Polo 79 was the spitting image of its predecessor, with the signature gadroons (stripes) running horizontally across the case, dial, and bracelet.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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The girls seemed to be having a great time during these performances, interacting with fans by reacting to their costumes and signs, and creating a Candybong wave.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The musical sequel had scored eight longlist mentions including in acting categories, score and sound, but today only heard its name called in costume and hair and makeup.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Three women, all with babies in their arms, find seats at a second common table in the backyard garden, joining others who’ve disappeared into laptop-headphones concentration mode.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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However, this time feels different as Bill Guerin sizes up the market after his Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade put Minnesota in all-in mode, likely heading into a first-round matchup with Dallas.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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