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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
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
According to a press release, the bustier dress was designed with 25,000 silk thread feathers and lacing with gold metal eyelets at the back, as well as an ivory tulle skirt.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Male peafowl, called peacocks, are known for their screeching calls and plumage, including a long train of feathers that’s displayed during courtship rituals.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Cronin also discusses his unique ability to deliver gore without ruffling the MPA’s feathers.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
That, and pinning her promotional campaign's $220 million price tag on the boss, may have ruffled a few important feathers at the White House.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Boatslip Resort & Beach Club's legendary tea dance spills from the dance floor onto the pool deck—feathers, smiles, and Ariana Grande everywhere.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Body feathers came from fly-tying materials at a local angling shop, and even packaging foam from a HelloFresh meal kit was repurposed to mimic the birds’ white breast feathers, complete with bright yellow air sacs.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
For creator and showrunner Lee Sung Jin, the dramatic follow-up to the epic clash between season 1 stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong began taking shape while the feathers were still flying.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
Videos taken by Rybarczyk in 2025 and shared with the Star-Telegram show birds sitting in a tree and calling at each other, with poop, feathers, and dead birds lining the ground below.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
According to a press release, the bustier dress was designed with 25,000 silk thread feathers and lacing with gold metal eyelets at the back, as well as an ivory tulle skirt.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Male peafowl, called peacocks, are known for their screeching calls and plumage, including a long train of feathers that’s displayed during courtship rituals.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Cronin also discusses his unique ability to deliver gore without ruffling the MPA’s feathers.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
That, and pinning her promotional campaign's $220 million price tag on the boss, may have ruffled a few important feathers at the White House.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Boatslip Resort & Beach Club's legendary tea dance spills from the dance floor onto the pool deck—feathers, smiles, and Ariana Grande everywhere.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Body feathers came from fly-tying materials at a local angling shop, and even packaging foam from a HelloFresh meal kit was repurposed to mimic the birds’ white breast feathers, complete with bright yellow air sacs.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
For creator and showrunner Lee Sung Jin, the dramatic follow-up to the epic clash between season 1 stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong began taking shape while the feathers were still flying.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
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So the apples-to-apples comparison is between inflators of like kinds, whether that's internal battery or external.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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Logistics and connections of all kinds are tricky Down Under, so his assistance is particularly welcome.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Typically paired with stark white—and often incorporated in the form of bold stripes or a chevron pattern—the combination lacks sophistication and looks outdated instead of fun and fresh.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Easter Sunday, Shamar Elkins posed for a photo with his seven children in their matching church outfits – most of the girls in white button-down sweaters with pink stripes, the boys in sky blue polos.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, work-from-home professionals or city dwellers who often use other modes of transportation could save big with this brand.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes a person opens the top of their skull to reach inside; in her painting Threading the Story Through the Eye of a Needle (circa 1974), a hand pulls a line of thread through a pupil, towing two tiny people in a boat, suggesting both sight and an idea made manifest.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Inside, tender beef meatballs sit in a bright, zippy marinara that pulls everything into focus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both types contain glucose and fructose.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The colony harbors two distinct types on the upper portion of the rachis.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Part of Jell-O’s appeal is the wide variety of flavors available, which can match many moods and seasons.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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The lack of reprieve meant that along with Greg’s flip-flopping shifts, my moods tended to follow suit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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The movie of course also evinced plenty of hope and in doing do provides an origin story of sorts to the current optimistic vibe of Project Hail Mary.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wembanyama was out of sorts after hitting the court face first in the second quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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