feathers 1 of 2

plural of feather

feathers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of feather

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feathers
Noun
At Ann Demeulemeester, feathers, tulle and statement cuffs, alongside beaded jewelry, are the ultimate pieces to elevate a dark romantic looks. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Weighing around four pounds, the six by four foot penacho previously featured several sections of different colored feathers along with gold ornaments on a net held in place by slim wooden rods. — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026 Another has its own dressing area, with the primary offering an office nook, walk-in closet, and maximalist bath embellished with stars, peacock feathers, and bold graphic prints. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 One recent example was a suit that looked like something Cher wore to the Met Gala, a jumpsuit with feathers. — Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Chinstrap penguins, named for the narrow band of black feathers under their chins, thrive in harsh locations and Zavodovski Island fits the bill perfectly. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 When basics — pinstripes, polka dots, gingham and army green — inflate and explode into palatial forms, expelling feathers and brocade. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Hotels turn to down-alternative fills like microfiber for similar plushness without the feathers. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 The Gamecocks took care of the two scrubs on their schedule to start the year before getting their tail feathers handed to them in back to back weeks to begin SEC play. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
  • At the other end, creators of all kinds are being empowered to tell their stories better.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dann and her staff have led corporate team-building events, visited day care centers for art activities, and hosts birthday parties and showers of all kinds.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The wines and spirits division maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase in organic sales, while revenues in perfumes and cosmetics were flat in the quarter.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • These competitive spirits must defeat someone else, proving their mastery of the English language in the arena.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Napoleon is in his head guiding him, and partway through, another voice joins that pulls him somewhere else entirely.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Stoliker also points out that there’s evidence that giving someone a task mid-trip pulls them out of the state—a phenomenon researchers sometimes call grounding.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Smedium goddess braids One step up on the size spectrum, situated, as the name suggests, between small and medium, smedium braids are great for anyone seeking a fuller look.
    — Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The script, by Luke Davies, loosely braids three different timelines.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Their flat sole, oval toe, and characteristic side stripes are instantly recognizable.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Virtual try-on is spilling out of beta and into real shopping carts, with supermarket kiosks, iOS apps and AI search modes all racing to show you how a garment, frame or ring will actually look.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Kiwi Wellness Eye Massager adds massage modes and Bluetooth audio, sitting closer to a lifestyle gadget than a therapeutic device.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The rooms Six spacious room types span a minimum of 475 square feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The approach also gives military units more flexibility during different types of missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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