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Recent Examples of feather
Verb
Turn up the drama by adding feathers to your outfit, or even an extravagant, dazzling head piece. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025 Some put feathers in their hair and spun unbelievable tales while casually slinging a sport coat over their shoulder (Coach from Tocantins). Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025 Equal parts memoir and critique, Harris outlined her thinking around choosing her running mate — ruffling the feathers of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in the process – and took jabs at former President Biden. Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025 The Chargers' offensive line seemed to be simply waving feathers at the Broncos' front in the second half, with Nik Bonitto blowing up star Los Angeles tackle Joe Alt all afternoon. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
  • Leaf blowers of any kind may disturb wildlife habitat and contribute to soil erosion by removing organic matter and exposing the top layer of soil.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Another clip captures Sheela and Alexander, a writer and artist, standing together in their wedding attire at the end of a dock.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Dumi’s infusion of tailoring with Nigerian lappa and wrapper attire was presented with the Savoir-Faire Prize by actor Camille Cottin at the 12th edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers in September.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Throughout an offseason devoted to expansive training, that spirit was on full display — including during the lively knockout games at Prentiss’ gym.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Wrangler and Filson have come together to create a collection that captures the spirit of the American frontier.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • Grey typically isn’t a colour associated with fun, but the background, lettering, stripe down the middle and sleeve design, have defied logic to propel the Raiders into the higher echelons of these rankings.
    Ajay Rose, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Tod’s captured the modern Italian mood with bold stripes, impeccable leather and a lifestyle sensibility that felt elevated yet effortless.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Burnett’s out-of-costume persona—approachable, winning, game—earned her a kind of good will with audiences that her zany sketch material alone might not have.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Variety will also present its fourth annual 10 Artisans to Watch honorees at the festival, recognizing standout artists across cinematography, costume design, editing, hair and makeup, production design, sound editing/design and visual effects.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The new modes of reception (private not public) explain why the cancellation of Disney+ subscriptions concentrated the minds of corporate executives more powerfully than the black outs by affiliate stations.
    Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Safdie takes a story of passion and fury, of rage and torment, and reduces it to the arm’s-length mode of the interesting.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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