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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
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
With a combination down and feather fill, this pillow is supportive but not firm, still allowing a sink-down feeling without flattening completely.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
An old fur coat or feather stole could also be ruined.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
So giant were these headpieces, newspapers at the time often wrote salaciously about whose feathers caught fire from a candlelight at which ball.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
What a difference five years has made, as LGA has since been named Skytrax’s best regional airport in North America, among many feathers in its cap.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
With a combination down and feather fill, this pillow is supportive but not firm, still allowing a sink-down feeling without flattening completely.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
An old fur coat or feather stole could also be ruined.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
So giant were these headpieces, newspapers at the time often wrote salaciously about whose feathers caught fire from a candlelight at which ball.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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In March 2023, the company launched a pilot production line in South Korea, the first of its kind, and began producing prototype solid-state batteries by the end of the year.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Those small victories brought hope, the kind that makes every extra day feel like a gift.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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According to statewide court guidance and the Texas Courts of Appeals, participants are expected to wear business or business casual attire.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Do not wear any political shirts, hats, buttons or other attire featuring candidates or ballot initiatives.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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In this spirit, as with Bloomsday, there are Midwinter Day marathon readings!—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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The 6-foot-5 Kentucky product has 32 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the field and 11-of-11 shooting from the charity stripe, while starting center Mark Williams has already notched a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Subtle candy stripe references nod to nostalgic holiday traditions while maintaining a sense of understated sophistication.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her critique also reflected (and amplified) a widespread suspicion—that trans femininity was always a performance, a costume.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of the most impressive aspects of Smith’s costume design is the fact that each character, no matter how small, has their own distinct look that still feels of a piece with the overall world.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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The cars will have live humans behind the wheel, but the vehicles will be in autonomous mode.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chicago's pass rush was in need of a boost long before the injuries, so now, the Bears are in desperation mode on that end.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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