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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
Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization quickly followed suit, shelving the project that had been in the works for over a decade and ruffling feathers at the state level and among business leaders.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The iconic blue peel-off stain for all-day lip color feels like nothing on your lips and is transfer-proof, budge-proof and won't feather into lines.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Get lost in the beads, feathers, and history of Carnival, rum cocktail in hand, at the We Culture museum.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization quickly followed suit, shelving the project that had been in the works for over a decade and ruffling feathers at the state level and among business leaders.
—Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Verb
As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The iconic blue peel-off stain for all-day lip color feels like nothing on your lips and is transfer-proof, budge-proof and won't feather into lines.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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This one-of-a-kind woman heads the collection founded in its day by Emile Hermès (1871–1951)—an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities whose doors are occasionally opened to a select few on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.—
Pierre Groppo,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Moderna’s data was at the center of a highly unusual public dispute as a then-top FDA official blocked the company’s application for its first-of-its-kind shot.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The appearance represented one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival’s history and fulfilled organizers’ goal of bringing an artist whose work aligned with the spirit of Juneteenth.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Aitken had already lost Le Mans pole to a contentious stewards’ ruling.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Andrea Leinfelder,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 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
Noun
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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Candidates from every political stripe have done it, including in 1996, when future President Barack Obama successfully challenged all his opponents in a state Senate primary.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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News how his costume took a toll on his body.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The Act 4 update also introduces Retake, a 3v3 game mode focused on post-plant scenarios, and the Blackspyre Collection of skins, alongside a new battlepass.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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And it is also written in the second person, also involves a complex mode of address.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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