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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of feather

as in poles

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Recent Examples of feathers

Noun

The feathers land right at her calves, directing the eye right to her strappy sandals. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Indigenous filmmakers and screen storytellers often feel pressure to burn sage and show feathers, Riedel says. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 21 July 2026 Clean feathers provide insulation, help regulate body temperature, and make flight more efficient. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Miss Universe Cuba hosted a night of feathers, fantasy, queen sashes, camera flashes and fashion on Monday at the Miami Theater in Medley. — Sarah Moreno july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 She was styled in a Cong Tri minidress covered in sharp ivory feathers, paired with a gold clutch, gold jewelry and matching Ivory pumps. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 The gothic design also featured feathers and a tulle mermaid skirt. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 July 2026 There’s Manchester United’s Lisandro Martinez, on the basis that anyone nicknamed ‘The Butcher’ is likely to ruffle a few feathers. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026 The burns have begun to heal slowly, but the osprey’s flight feathers have not molted, the process where old feathers are shed and new ones grow in their place. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers

Noun

In a world where live events of all kinds are at the center of the media business, expect a whole lot more live music at World Cup venues next time around.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Los Angeles River has become a popular stage for performances of all kinds in recent years.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of kinds

Noun

To be clear, there have been agave spirits that have been made with mole before.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
To preserve the fruit, Elio Carta’s grandmother, Anna Maria Perra, placed the berries in spirits already produced by the family, laying the foundation for what became the house’s historic myrtle recipe.

— Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of spirits

Verb

The strategy pulls shoppers in with events, classes, concerts and attractions rather than relying on transactions alone.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
The system also pulls from more than 100 million products in Alibaba’s catalog and over two decades of trade data to help identify sourcing opportunities in the first place.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Definition of pulls

Verb

Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026

Definition of braids

Noun

Blue and white, gold, mixed with stripes rendered in the brightest hues, polka dots have perked up seasonal summer fashions, especially swimwear, for decades.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Yes, leopard spots, tiger stripes, and zebra prints are neutrals—and a very quick way to add a fashion-forward twist to activewear.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026

Definition of stripes

Noun

Other modes of interaction include maritime trade, which is believed to have existed from ancient times.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
The FlexCam adds new hands-free shooting modes, a real-time selfie preview window, and a hands-free system with new shooting angles that produce steadier video.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of modes

Noun

The resident, who asked not to be identified, said that crime and other types of violence in the area have become increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
First off, there are two main types of yaks in Tibet – and the cloning project has different goals for them.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026