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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
Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The store hosts hat parties, where people customize a Western hat with bands, beads, feathers and brands.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is easy to recognize by its crisp gray and and/or brown markings and bright white tail feathers that flash when the bird is in flight.
—Kier Holmes, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
But for now, the universe remains a place where hammers, feathers and antihydrogen all race to the floor at the same speed.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle the feathers on top and give the pile a turn with a pitchfork to keep the feathers from blowing away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
This inert pigment is deposited into feathers and hair, thereby creating orange coloration.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Talking about clients who aren’t yours is going to ruffle feathers.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The other had recently eaten a bird, which left some feathers in permafrost, as well as rhinoceros meat.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
As the last rusty leaves fell from the trees in the parks and historic piazzas, the birds swooped down, rummaging and pecking and shaking their feathers, then flew off again with quivers of delight.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The store hosts hat parties, where people customize a Western hat with bands, beads, feathers and brands.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is easy to recognize by its crisp gray and and/or brown markings and bright white tail feathers that flash when the bird is in flight.
—Kier Holmes, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
But for now, the universe remains a place where hammers, feathers and antihydrogen all race to the floor at the same speed.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle the feathers on top and give the pile a turn with a pitchfork to keep the feathers from blowing away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
This inert pigment is deposited into feathers and hair, thereby creating orange coloration.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Talking about clients who aren’t yours is going to ruffle feathers.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The other had recently eaten a bird, which left some feathers in permafrost, as well as rhinoceros meat.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
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How People Are Wearing Cow Print Today During fall 2025, cow print began popping up in cold-weather clothing and accessories of all kinds.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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Of Musk realizing that his wealth insulates him from financial consequences of all kinds.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2026
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her Piviano pointed-toe pumps from Jessica Simpson featured a transparent mesh upper covered in rhinestone stripes that gave it a little extra dazzle.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Each has a red-orange head, a turquoise belly, and vivid red and blue-yellow stripes.—
Pepper St. Clair,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Talking about game modes isn’t nearly as fun as playing them, but the ever-evolving campaign will be significantly different from before.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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Campos, which will have both voice- and typing-based modes, will be the primary new addition to Apple’s upcoming operating systems.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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So, say some small-time businessmen hire a truck through a dispatcher, the truck drives up to a field, and there, along the perimeter, a forklift crane pulls the pipe up from the sand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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If Cloudflare pulls its support, the IOC likely has a backup plan.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Owners of all types of cars and trucks are invited to display their vehicles.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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There is an axis of all types of AI personas with widely different characteristics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Krysten Ritter brings style and charm to the frustrating and sheltered socialite Gia, whose relationship with Veronica runs hot and cold depending on their moods.—
Sezin Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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The band survived through health scares, drug issues and changing moods in music, and remained together and vital until Jerry Garcia’s death in 1995, performing over 2,300 concerts and selling over 35 million albums.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
15 Jan. 2026
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This area is a boundary between the flow of the deep Gulf Stream and shallower nearshore waters, and attracts marine life of all sorts.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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As that title suggests, the overarching theme is illumination of various sorts, including the natural and the cerebral.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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