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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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
What a difference five years has made, as LGA has since been named Skytrax’s best regional airport in North America, among many feathers in its cap.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
The president sat with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Roaring '20s bash, which was complete with feathers and flapper dresses, photos show.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Available in three firmness options, all filled with 100% down feathers, this pricey pillow is ideal for those looking to splurge on lasting comfort.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Adult sandhill cranes have a distinctive red patch on the crown of their head that’s bare of feathers.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Around the mid-1500s, feathers entered the wardrobes of real people, at least in the UK.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
To be certain, more research is needed in other animal groups — including terrestrial animals, which can have complex external geometries such as feathers and hair, and warm-blooded, or endothermic, animals such as mammals and birds.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
For example, there’s a merino sweater with metallic cuffs, retailing for $950, a stretch sequin pencil skirt for $2,200, a leopard stretch velvet dress for $1,150, a doubleface satin gown with feathers for $2,250 and a wool coat with marabou trim for $3,250, among others.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
What a difference five years has made, as LGA has since been named Skytrax’s best regional airport in North America, among many feathers in its cap.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
The president sat with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Roaring '20s bash, which was complete with feathers and flapper dresses, photos show.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Available in three firmness options, all filled with 100% down feathers, this pricey pillow is ideal for those looking to splurge on lasting comfort.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Adult sandhill cranes have a distinctive red patch on the crown of their head that’s bare of feathers.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Around the mid-1500s, feathers entered the wardrobes of real people, at least in the UK.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
To be certain, more research is needed in other animal groups — including terrestrial animals, which can have complex external geometries such as feathers and hair, and warm-blooded, or endothermic, animals such as mammals and birds.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
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Beyond these are vast libraries of audio erotica of all kinds.—
Jodi McAlister,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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But the mandates also help colleges shovel heaps of bureaucratic muck—validating data for accreditation, carrying out enrollment, flagging troubled students, aggregating metrics of all kinds.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The 40th release, however, marks the first time the brand has ever released a tequila—an extra añejo blend put together by a leading name in the agave spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cushla’s world is full of defiant spirits, including her mother, a woman struggling with addiction who spends most of her days bound to her living room and the bottom of a bottle.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The stripes and color combinations are trendy and made for fall.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Planetary scientists know that heat flows out from the south pole, where the fractures, known as tiger stripes, that produce the plumes are located.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Lime scooter use has risen drastically the past couple of years, the seemingly ubiquitous two-wheel modes of movement have changed the nature of roadways and pathways in Boise.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tankaneo Long Trench Coat A long trench instantly pulls any outfit together, and this one does it with a fresh, fashion-forward edge.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cheese pulls everything together, giving it an extra salty and savory depth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lynch, the Rivian engineer, said outdoorsy types can feel confident taking their R1S or R1T Quads with them on the trails or national parks.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Why Some Glass Can Break in the Microwave Certain types of glass can break in the microwave due to their inability to withstand high heat and rapid temperature changes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lilleaas makes clear, though, that Agnes is exquisitely attuned to the shifting moods of her less stable sibling.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with the emotional whiplash of Edward's shifting moods, Pattinson channels a sober sincerity that's almost magnetic.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Saturday marked a happy homecoming of sorts for Hornets co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach AC Patterson, who had two different stints as a Portland State assistant coach, including from 2022-24.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new district is a throwback of sorts to Orange County’s mid- to late-20th-century role as a bastion of conservative Republicanism.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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