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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Craftsmanship allowed brands to present looks that were embellished with feathers, sequins, laces and intricately detailed and the fabrics research — at Bottega Veneta, among others — resonated with retailers.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
In Tel Aviv on Monday, people of all ages wearing sequined suits, bunny ears, pirate costumes and peacock feathers streamed into a mall’s underground parking lot that also functions as a bomb shelter for the traditional reading of the Purim story followed by a live band with dancing.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nature’s proprioception allows birds to feel the wind through their feathers and fish to sense water movement through their fins and skin, helping both stay perfectly balanced.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
There are people that are really good painters, people that distribute feathers.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
While everybody else had their fingers to the wind and didn’t want to ruffle feathers in the merger fight between two powerful studios, Cameron came out swinging hard against Netflix in its bid to acquire WBD.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
As for Ruffalo himself, who has on more than one occasion ruffled a few feathers with his advocacy, red carpet label pins and outspokenness, the Hulk actor suggested to Bonta to put together a posse.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Fill the base with seed, and watch birds shake off winter from their feathers and return to spring routines.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Embellished satin tops were paired with low-slung, baggy jeans trimmed with colorful feathers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Craftsmanship allowed brands to present looks that were embellished with feathers, sequins, laces and intricately detailed and the fabrics research — at Bottega Veneta, among others — resonated with retailers.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
In Tel Aviv on Monday, people of all ages wearing sequined suits, bunny ears, pirate costumes and peacock feathers streamed into a mall’s underground parking lot that also functions as a bomb shelter for the traditional reading of the Purim story followed by a live band with dancing.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nature’s proprioception allows birds to feel the wind through their feathers and fish to sense water movement through their fins and skin, helping both stay perfectly balanced.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
There are people that are really good painters, people that distribute feathers.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026
While everybody else had their fingers to the wind and didn’t want to ruffle feathers in the merger fight between two powerful studios, Cameron came out swinging hard against Netflix in its bid to acquire WBD.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
As for Ruffalo himself, who has on more than one occasion ruffled a few feathers with his advocacy, red carpet label pins and outspokenness, the Hulk actor suggested to Bonta to put together a posse.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Fill the base with seed, and watch birds shake off winter from their feathers and return to spring routines.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Since then, she’s cultivated family-favorite cucumbers, delicate butter lettuce, spicy arugula and herbs of all kinds in the metal-and-glass structure with a shed roof.—
Mary Grace Granados,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The spirits are all around here.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The day event features a pop-up photo studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, along with brands across beauty, wellness, home and spirits — and puppies also available for adoption.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gray, white, and blue stripes, accented with an intermittent chevron pattern, add interest, while moderate distressing helps disguise everyday wear and tear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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In recent years gray wolf reintroduction and a petition (and subsequent ballot measure that didn’t pass) to ban big cat hunting in the state have divided conservationists of different stripes.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tech and driving modes that matter.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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The same drive modes and powertrain sound options from the 5 N were present.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
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Everything worked out in the end—and wedding culture was changed forever—but needless to say, the wedding episode pulls the curtain back in spectacular fashion.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Smith works with jewelers and secondhand dealers to purchase and loan pieces, pulls from her own vast collection, and has partnerships with luxury brands like Omega, Rado, Cartier, Hublot, Longines, and Apple.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Except for grackles, pigeons, house sparrows and other annoyingly social types that adore the company of humans, most birds will be found in green spaces far from the SXSW noise and crowds in or near downtown.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Progress is limited by the lack of publicly available benchmark datasets with data captured from multiple types of sensors using realistic mine deployments and precise ground truth, meaning the actual positions and depths of the target mines.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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Match the chirping birds and cheerier moods with a fun, fresh manicure.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Our moods swell with care, generosity, and affection when Luna initially conjoins expansive Jupiter.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s a question that won’t be answered for at least a few months, but Mahomes did provide an update of sorts on Instagram.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Finding the ideal temperature for your home can be an art form of sorts, especially for those of us who like to save a few bucks.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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