feather 1 of 2

noun

ˈfe-t͟hər How to pronounce feather (audio)
Definition of feathernext
1
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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2
as in attire
dressy clothing prom couples strutted into the ballroom in full feather

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3
as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion you're in fine feather today

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feather

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verb

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as in to pole

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as in to ribbon

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Recent Examples of feather
Noun
The hypoallergenic pick combines the airy softness of goose feathers with a breathable cotton shell and a box-stitch design for even heat distribution. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 While not all birds lend their names to the colorwheel, their feathers do host a huge array of different hues. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
December 21 - January 19) Inspired to feather your nest? — Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026 As well as opting out of ownership, consumers are also shopping differently for their furred or feathered friends. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for feather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
  1. kind
  2. attire
  3. spirit
  4. pole
  5. ribbon
  6. stripe
  7. costume
  8. mode
Noun
  • The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The ground application was the first of its kind in Texas firefighting history, officials said.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • All the guests at Bozoma Saint-John Watson's wedding to Keely Watson were asked to wear authentic Kente cloth attire.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The image of him, his attire a blasphemous betrayal of the wholesome fun a clown costume promises, and with vibrant, colorful balloons in his hand, lingers in our minds for a long time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of attire
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  • In her latest book, Stay Buried, siblings new to a remote Vermont town discover that the locals live in fear of a vengeful spirit.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But the legacy of the modernist academic-cultural complex blinds us to the mimetic spirit of this new technical logic.
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirit
Verb
  • And while some fans are loving the lyrics and what is a catchy beat, others have been less kind, telling Duplantis to stick to pole vaulting.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Traveling at roughly one mile per second, the LRO orbits from pole to pole every two hours as the moon rotates on its own course about 60 miles below the spacecraft.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pole
Verb
  • The White House under President Biden used to complain when Republicans would go out to ribbon cuttings of projects that were funded by Biden's infrastructure law.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • For years, Cole was mystified by a small, beanlike object with stripes which lurked in the background of certain drawings.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 2000s look typically paired these bright palettes with bold prints like polka dots, stripes, and paisleys.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • The documentary provides intimate access to Jarman and his collaborators, including Tilda Swinton and costume designer Sandy Powell, who are both executive producers on the new film.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Cubs’ bullpen could be a scary Halloween costume next month.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of costume
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  • The screen can tilt 20 degrees up or down, swivel right and left 15 degrees, and even rotate 90 degrees into portrait mode.
    — Joe Salas August 28, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • When using a Pixel 11 Pro XL in standard mode, every frame of the 4K60 HDR recording showed a different time reading.
    — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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