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 sheen is light as a feather, blends like a dream, and at SPF 50, is a serious sunscreen in its own right. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Straw bedding, feathers or animal hair placed in a container for investigation can all spark curiosity and engagement. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 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
  • California responded in kind, with passage of Proposition 50, a measure that shelved the work of a nonpartisan redistricting commission in favor of a map aimed at handing Democrats five additional seats.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • People also like listening to podcasts for free, and Peters also answered a question about whether Netflix would consider adding FAST channels or a free tier of some kind to better reach those people.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Definition of kind
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  • The couple’s attire, along with performances by A-list singers, is believed to have added another $2 million to their bill.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 10 July 2026
  • Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of attire
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  • Timothée Chalamet, who has established a penchant for outré themed courtside outfits to cheer on his beloved New York Knicks, transferred his spirit to root for his other team France.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Lestat has hired the witch Merrick Mayfair (Sarah Afful) to commune with Claudia’s spirit so that Louis can properly say good-bye to their dead sister-daughter.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of spirit
Verb
  • Aitken had already lost Le Mans pole to a contentious stewards’ ruling.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Wiseman recounted a moment that captivated the entire crew — seeing the Earth from pole to pole, even spotting the northern lights.
    — Andrea Leinfelder, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of pole
Verb
  • 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
  • Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.
    — Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Folwell said the initiative saw broad support from people of all political stripes.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
  • Accented in delicate seafoam green and hazy orange stripes, the beachy colorway is neutral enough to fit more diffused palettes as well as more expressive color stories.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • And both the immune and eliminated designers are high on their own power; Elizabeth, in particular, is acting mighty haughty for a woman whose ruffled scarlet satin dress looks like a reject from the Westworld costume department.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • From viral costumes to repair parts, a skeleton subculture is booming.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • Rather than being riled into playing at a higher level, Spain sunk into self-pity mode.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • But as Pat Riley noted at Giannis Antetokounmpo’s welcome session, the Heat are back in win-now mode, with championship visions.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
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