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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
Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
Some loyalists were tarred and feathered, scalped, or even hanged.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Some creatures have thick, dark skin that’s resistant to UV harm; others sprout fur, scales, or feathers that block the sun’s rays.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
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Noun
Outside, San Francisco at dusk: Bob Ross clouds in haphazard sweepings of pink and feathered gray and, darkening beneath them, the city itself, garishly beautiful and troubled.
—Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
Some loyalists were tarred and feathered, scalped, or even hanged.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
Verb
The full coverage of feathers on Dilong is unknown.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Some creatures have thick, dark skin that’s resistant to UV harm; others sprout fur, scales, or feathers that block the sun’s rays.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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Year-round, the Virginia Beach Farmers Market features local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade soaps, plants, honey, and crafts of all kinds.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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The agreement, the biggest of its kind in the countries’ history, involves the sale of 11 stealth frigates able to launch long-range missiles, significantly expanding Australia’s maritime defense capabilities.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Zelenskyy was teased by Trump and others for his attire and eventually booted from the White House.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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There’s another reason Cora isn’t exactly high on the current Players’ Weekend attire.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Festivities will finish with a lantern lighting ceremony at around 8 p.m. Six stone lanterns and paper lanterns will be released on the Japanese Garden pond and the Frog Pond so that, according to the tradition, spirits can return to their resting places.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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This shared spirit between Magnolia Pearl and brands like Foreign Tongues as well as other artisan-first labels points to a rising current in fashion—a rejection of disposability, trend-chasing, and mass-production-at-all-costs.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 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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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 red Kramer is spray-painted with his signature black and white stripes, giving the guitar a very ’80s metal feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an Instagram post from last summer, The Kelly Clarkson Show host wore a short-sleeve knit sweater with trendy stripes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Everyone looks like a model or at least dresses like one (Naud actually doubles as costume designer).—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Longtime costume designer and four-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, alongside her Emmy-winning partner from Season 1, Mark Sutherland, continue to cut striking garments for the sprawling cast.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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The idea is that users can activate AI into a teaching mode and, ergo, no longer be trapped in the instant oatmeal conundrum.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ross is currently in travel mode — as she’s scheduled to appear at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) on Friday to discuss the series’ overwhelming success.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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