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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
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 May 2025
Image Dressed in a jacket of felted gray feathers, Mother Pigeon, whose real name is Tina Piña Trachtenburg but who goes by Ms. Piña, crouched in Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick on a recent weekday, as mottled pigeons tumbled across her hands and shoulders pecking at seed.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Politics is transactional, though if another Republican endorsed Graham, they'd be tarred and feathered.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The bottom portion of the dress also had some noticeable details, including feathers around the waist and a mesh floor-length skirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 May 2025
Image Dressed in a jacket of felted gray feathers, Mother Pigeon, whose real name is Tina Piña Trachtenburg but who goes by Ms. Piña, crouched in Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick on a recent weekday, as mottled pigeons tumbled across her hands and shoulders pecking at seed.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
That this Heat team will almost certainly somehow still end up in the playoffs, technically, certainly would feather any argument against the NBA’s four-team play-in round.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Politics is transactional, though if another Republican endorsed Graham, they'd be tarred and feathered.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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However, the dispute between Lage and Textor, a first of its kind, will hinge on whether such promises are enforceable.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The Joint Office, Klein says, was the first of its kind at the federal level.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Punjabi actor, singer and producer Diljit Dosanjh took the third position wearing a Prabal Gurung look inspired by royal Sikh attire and earning an MIV of $7.3 million, while Hamilton, Domingo and Bad Bunny, who wore Prada, filled out the top five spots among Met Gala men.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Stokes opted for all-black dressing to complement Ballerini’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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And even if Grandma can't be at a family gathering in person, her spirit lives on through her recipes.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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With attention to details, brilliantly created thrilling narrative, and the balance between science fiction and human spirit, Colony Three is an incredible excursion to uncover secrets of the new world.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Four full-sky surveys are planned over two years, as the telescope circles the globe from pole to pole 400 miles up.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Chase Elliott also featured prominently in the qualifying session, dominating the final practice by setting the fastest time and winning the first qualifying heat from pole to pole.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2022
Noun
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The subtle stripe keeps the print from leaning too floral, and Resor ran the pattern vertically to highlight the stripe.—
Allison Duncan,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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Demi Moore Demi Moore wore an inventive Thom Browne gown that featured an oversized stripe.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The costume designers even made game-changing advancements on the fly, especially for vital restroom visits.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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One highlight not to be missed is the human-sized Choupette costume sported by Jared Leto at the 2023 Met Gala, where the dress code honored the late couturier.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Hard mode, for instance, increases resource scarcity and enemy aggression, offering a sterner test for seasoned players.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The Sky look to be in win-now mode, adding tenacious two-guard Ariel Atkins and giving a curtain call to Courtney Vandersloot.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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