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as in kinds
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 spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
you're in fine feather today
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Recent Examples of feathers
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
The season builds to Grand Kadooment Day, when festival goers dressed in elaborate sequin costumes decorated with colorful feathers, jewels and bright accents make their way to Spring Garden highway dancing behind music trucks.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Do not use soaps with synthetic ingredients, such as common dish soap, to clean your bird bath, as the chemicals can strip the oils off the bird's feathers.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
On Tuesday, Laura Dern and actress Marissa Long were spotted on the famous Palais steps, with Dern turning heads in a long strapless black gown with pink feathers.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 May 2026
Multiple reports have emerged claiming Hardy's alleged tardiness on set has ruffled feathers with the cast and crew, with one report asserting he was fired from the show.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Dern and Long’s red carpet looks mirrored one another, as the former actress wore a black gown adorned with baby pink feathers, and Long stunned in a sparkly all-pink ensemble.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Laura Dern looks amazing in marabou feathers, Marissa Long stuns in sequins, and Chris Messina is also there.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Those deals would cost a pretty penny to get out of, which is also going to ruffle some feathers.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
Borsalino with its spray of feathers.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
The season builds to Grand Kadooment Day, when festival goers dressed in elaborate sequin costumes decorated with colorful feathers, jewels and bright accents make their way to Spring Garden highway dancing behind music trucks.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Do not use soaps with synthetic ingredients, such as common dish soap, to clean your bird bath, as the chemicals can strip the oils off the bird's feathers.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
On Tuesday, Laura Dern and actress Marissa Long were spotted on the famous Palais steps, with Dern turning heads in a long strapless black gown with pink feathers.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 May 2026
Multiple reports have emerged claiming Hardy's alleged tardiness on set has ruffled feathers with the cast and crew, with one report asserting he was fired from the show.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Dern and Long’s red carpet looks mirrored one another, as the former actress wore a black gown adorned with baby pink feathers, and Long stunned in a sparkly all-pink ensemble.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Laura Dern looks amazing in marabou feathers, Marissa Long stuns in sequins, and Chris Messina is also there.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Those deals would cost a pretty penny to get out of, which is also going to ruffle some feathers.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
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There are several kinds to choose from, but before buying, there are some things to consider.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Sure, TravisMathew earned its stripes in men’s golf apparel, but the brand took a wholly different path in regards to the women’s lineup.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small day-biting species with white stripes on their back and legs.—
Bay City News,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Users can quickly set up the cabin for working, entertaining, or sleeping thanks to one-touch scene modes.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Lightroom Classic uses modes, meaning its interface changes depending on the active function.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The pillow is filled with shredded memory foam gel that pulls heat away from your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent overheating.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Google search pulls from the same information as Google News, even though the two sites are technically separate.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Noun
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The Chandelier bar, with its three layers of bars encased in crystals, is still one of the most recognizable cocktail settings in town; Vesper and Ghost Donkey add very different but equally scene-y moods just steps away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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June’s astro-weather challenges your love life, creative expression and emotional boundaries — Mercury in Cancer, for instance, will clash with Saturn, which can trigger a serious conversation around dating, children or a passion project of sorts.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday was a milestone moment of sorts.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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