FEATHERS Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

feathers 1 of 2

noun

plural of feather

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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feathers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of feather

as in poles

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Recent Examples of feathers

Noun

But Universal Ostrich Farms, a beak-to-tail-feathers operation that has sold everything from the animals’ meat to salves rendered from their fat, chose to challenge the order as unfair and unreasonable. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 The Knicks captain’s daughter, Jordyn, hit the runway in a tiny Knicks jersey—dad’s number 11, awww—festooned with feathers, a white bow headband, and a pair of little blue-and-white sneakers. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 The sounds of steel drums and the vibrant feathers and beaded outfits will return next month for Miami Broward Carnival in South Florida. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Related Articles All over the bodice, but most certainly the skirt of the dress, flouncy, delicate feathers were featured in abundance, giving the overall design a distinctly textural and playful feel that was still refined and elegant. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Hargitay and Amaya both wore sparkling red Monse gowns, adorned with sequins and feathers. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026 The feathers on her back were of mottled sepia tones, and those on her belly were rusty brown and painterly white. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Nude illusion looks — often ornamented with glitter, feathers, and other Mackie motifs — became a staple look for the designer. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Sydney Sweeney ruffled the feathers of some professional athletes when her ad for the sports trading app Novig dropped last week. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers

Noun

In addition to artwork of all kinds, there will be three stages of live music, more than a dozen restaurant booths and children’s activities.

— Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Apple has mixed super cores with both other kinds of cores before, but this is its first chip to include all three kinds at once.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of kinds

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There was a famous movie in the ’80s called ‘The Entity,’ a horror movie where a woman is visited by spirits and has sex with them.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).

— Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of spirits

Verb

Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Oil prices are down for the fourth consecutive session as the market pulls back from the recent rally.

— Spencer Kimball,Justina Lee, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pulls

Noun

Asics noted that both models feature core elements to the brand like its signature stripes, along with typical Camiel Fortgens details — irregular stitching and hand-cut overlays — to create a new kind of DIY sports shoe.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Look closely to appreciate the python-effect details on Khaite’s brown Jane flats, or the stripes drawn across Proenza Schouler’s statement pair.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of stripes

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With available drivers, trucks and power units becoming more constrained, Reinke said technology and collaboration can help improve the handoff of containers between transportation modes.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
And so perhaps the beginning of the universe is described by some quantum theory, which includes not just the matter modes, but also some modes of the gravitational field.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of modes

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Some expedition lines turn their nose at these types of shows, but Ponant’s theater fills for events like a Beatles tribute; near-daily lessons from the dancers also draw an audience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Grisanti calls himself a value investor, but one who wades into areas typically avoided by other value types — the ones who blanch at the thought of risking their capital on the promise of future returns rather than present cash flows.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026