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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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2
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
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
More tracks crisscrossing the soft earth, feathers, dust baths.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
What is a freeze warning, frost advisory Frost is the formation of thin ice crystals on the ground or surfaces in the form of scales, needles, feathers, or fans, according to the weather service.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Will there be future fairy tales about birds whose feathers glow in the dark nesting in the ruins of primitive power plants of past ages?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The corals come in shades of purple, green and yellow, with some featuring branching arms and others that look like delicate feathers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
After making a kill, owls consume the prey whole and return to either their nesting site or a tree, where their feathers make perfect camouflage.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
With this repurposed, recycled down and feathers from post-use bedding and outerwear, the EverPuff provides the same lofty warmth as virgin down—at 700 fill power—while giving existing materials a second life and reducing environmental impact.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
To be sure, the Nervi brand has carved out a niche with its glamourous attires paying tribute to the ‘70s and ‘80s female icons, rich in sequins and marabou feathers and featuring sophisticated constructions inspired by the world of lingerie.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Chickens with reddish-brown feathers and red earlobes tend to lay brown eggs.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
More tracks crisscrossing the soft earth, feathers, dust baths.
—Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
What is a freeze warning, frost advisory Frost is the formation of thin ice crystals on the ground or surfaces in the form of scales, needles, feathers, or fans, according to the weather service.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Will there be future fairy tales about birds whose feathers glow in the dark nesting in the ruins of primitive power plants of past ages?
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The corals come in shades of purple, green and yellow, with some featuring branching arms and others that look like delicate feathers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
After making a kill, owls consume the prey whole and return to either their nesting site or a tree, where their feathers make perfect camouflage.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
With this repurposed, recycled down and feathers from post-use bedding and outerwear, the EverPuff provides the same lofty warmth as virgin down—at 700 fill power—while giving existing materials a second life and reducing environmental impact.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
To be sure, the Nervi brand has carved out a niche with its glamourous attires paying tribute to the ‘70s and ‘80s female icons, rich in sequins and marabou feathers and featuring sophisticated constructions inspired by the world of lingerie.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
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Clear messaging can help relations of all kinds flow smoothly now.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, spots of all kinds leave their mark, from smaller accessories like wool pillbox hats, to more statement pieces like knee-high boots.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Budj Bim assigned the weeping she-oak (Casuarina) trees, whose whispering voices can be heard in the wind, to be the guardian spirits of the landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But certain kobolds known as drakes may appear as fiery dragons, which can fly through the air like stripes in the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Topped with pretty stripes of melty marshmallows and crunchy cornflakes, this holiday classic will satisfy the entire table.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Choose from eight lighting modes—including twinkle, slow fade, steady glow, or flash—and even set an automatic shut-off timer.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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For Findikoglu, whose designs interrogate traditional modes of femininity and unspools them into powerfully sensually looks, hair acts as armor and invitation into her gothic underworld.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once the pup is close enough, the officer reaches out and pulls him from underneath the train.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Keeping homes warm using electric heaters this winter could be more costly than usual, particularly compared with other types of heating like natural gas and oil, federal estimates show.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The types of care proposed for the campus on Rosecrans attempt to ensure that there is a smooth ramp of services capable of intersecting with a wide range of symptom severity, from moderate anxiety to suicidal ideation.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the contrasting moods exemplified the painter’s status as one of Indian art’s most celebrated but controversial names.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Beyond Blues introduces non-indigo dye options and versatile customization possibilities, while Airsoft features a fresh palette of luminous mid and light indigo tones, complemented by soft greys and blacks—perfect for spring-summer moods and relaxed silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On July 31, for example, the crew entered their spacecraft in their flight suits for a multiday training — a dress rehearsal of sorts — at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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That could be seen as a referendum of sorts.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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