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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
Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Martha also raises peach and yellow golden pheasants, noting their distinct coloring and care needs, including shade to preserve feather color.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
The filling is a hypoallergenic down alternative for those who love the softness of natural feathers without the fuss.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
Franklin also ruffled a few feathers within the organization in recent years with his frequent podcast appearances that often included trash talk directed at other teams and players.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
From there, the babies quickly develop their flight and subadult feathers.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Martha also raises peach and yellow golden pheasants, noting their distinct coloring and care needs, including shade to preserve feather color.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
The filling is a hypoallergenic down alternative for those who love the softness of natural feathers without the fuss.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
Franklin also ruffled a few feathers within the organization in recent years with his frequent podcast appearances that often included trash talk directed at other teams and players.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
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In the absence of hard data, the kind that become available years or decades after a war, the temptation is to reach for analogies or proverbial wisdom, or any of the other heuristic shortcuts that the psychologist Daniel Kahneman thoroughly described in his book Thinking, Fast and Slow.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Electronics And Tech Many people are guilty of holding onto cords and chargers of all kinds without actually knowing which devices they're associated with.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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If the dress code calls for true beachy or vacation attire, the Jaylah Strapless Midi Dress from Lulus looks like a wavy, ocean-like print that will blend in perfectly on the shore.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before long, smitten cast members, including Sarah Sherman and a cameraman wearing an I (Heart) Harry shirt who kept focusing on Styles, proved too much for Gosling, who called off a big song and dance number featuring most of the cast in silver space attire.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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This all-day, rain-or-shine celebration will be overflowing with live entertainment, festive food, family fun and plenty of Irish spirit, including special offerings from Guinness and Jameson, who will be onsite with festive surprises.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Older and younger kids can play together, fostering a spirit of collaboration.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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The textbooks currently state that Jupiter is 88,846 miles (142,984 kilometers) across at its equator, and 83,082 miles (133,708 km) from pole to pole.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vonn had registered the fastest time at the first checkpoint and then landed a jump off balance, lifted her left arm and pole high into the air in an attempt to regain her balance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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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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Coach’s West Pack is designed with a mix of signature coated canvas, smooth calf leather, and a suede varsity stripe that adds a sporty and trendy touch to the simple black color scheme.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The vehicles were dark navy blue with a red horizontal stripe that runs along each side.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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And when Martha slips into costume designer Brenna Maienschein’s form-fitting leopard-print dress, her predatory strategy to seduce Nick as the final flank maneuver against her husband becomes clear.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Chemical controls are categorized based on their composition and mode of action.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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