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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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Some key roles in the new cabinet were given to politicians who were originally in the ranks of the LR — including Bruno Le Maire, the former economy and finance minister who was named as the new defense minister — and this ruffled feathers within the party.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Amazon is overflowing with popular brands selling duvet inserts and comforters that range from feather-filled to down alternatives with a microfiber filling.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Orange feather boas sashayed away to the best seats.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Decorate the other two pumpkins with a random arrangement of feather tattoos.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Some key roles in the new cabinet were given to politicians who were originally in the ranks of the LR — including Bruno Le Maire, the former economy and finance minister who was named as the new defense minister — and this ruffled feathers within the party.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Amazon is overflowing with popular brands selling duvet inserts and comforters that range from feather-filled to down alternatives with a microfiber filling.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Orange feather boas sashayed away to the best seats.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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But from a young age, Keaton seemed to understand that actual beauty, the timeless kind, required a degree of depth, even darkness.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
12 Oct. 2025
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The novel application of the existing test is described in preliminary, first-of-its-kind research to be presented Tuesday at the 38th ECNP (European College of Neuropsychopharmacology) Congress in Amsterdam.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This speed dating night is targeted toward singles in their 40s and 50s, and traditional Indian ethnic attire is encouraged.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Everyone pulled up to the party in cowboy attire, with Drake rocking denim jeans and a top covered by a black puffer vest.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Workplace CultureBest workplaces Europe The Nordic approach to business builds empowerment, team spirit and engagement.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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New & Noteworthy Hint's Winter Variety Pack captures the chilly, lighthearted spirit with cheerful flavors and clean ingredients.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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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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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
Noun
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There are six solid color options available, but the other 11 styles that have stripes and contrasting trims are much more popular.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The snakes feature yellow stripes that run the length of their bodies, which can grow up to five feet.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crowds gathering at the immigration facility in recent days have adopted absurdist protest tactics, including wearing inflatable costumes depicting frogs, unicorns, axolotls, and bananas while facing federal law enforcement.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Throughout Lang’s brief career, there were hints of fancy dress—of the little girl who rootles around in a box of grownup costumes, trying out one look after the next.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Instagram has installed a new privacy setting which will default all new and existing underage accounts to an automatic private mode.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Evolved space birds going full samurai mode.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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