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as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
a restaurant featuring an extensive list of American wines to complement its creative American cuisine
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2
as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I can't feature that guy wearing anything other than his usual jeans and T-shirt
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
perhaps the most striking feature of that house is the way it was constructed to fit into its hillside site
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Recent Examples of feature
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Eugenie and her sister Beatrice have not been accused of any wrongdoing, but their father, Andrew, was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office due to his Epstein ties, and their mother, Sarah Ferguson, also features heavily in the Epstein files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 May 2026
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Even novels and feature films that criticized the war were being told from the American point of view, as though Iraqis barely existed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Netherlands’ queen consort turned to one of her longtime go-to designers for her attire, which featured a billowing coral pink blouse with muted gold extra wide-leg trousers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Eugenie and her sister Beatrice have not been accused of any wrongdoing, but their father, Andrew, was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office due to his Epstein ties, and their mother, Sarah Ferguson, also features heavily in the Epstein files.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 May 2026
Noun
Redevelopment means modifying the former Sears building to align with Dick’s House of Sports in-store features.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Even novels and feature films that criticized the war were being told from the American point of view, as though Iraqis barely existed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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Importantly, Sorbara highlighted FANG's decision to remove its formal target of returning 50% of free cash flow to shareholders starting next quarter, giving the company more flexibility to use excess cash in the current oil price environment.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Costa Mesa outdistanced Westlake by 53 points to claim its first section crown and highlight a record-setting second day of the section championships.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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But then Dwyer imagined a baroque process that could allow one avalanche to set off another, and another, and another, all right on top of each other.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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But imagine the anticipation that will build — similar to last season when the Bears and Packers met for the first time in Week 14.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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That realization has led some investors to examine assets with different characteristics.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Since becoming commissioner himself, Richards has been keen to emphasize his desire to partner with Rikers staff and unions.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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This accolade further emphasizes the booming super premium Irish whiskey sector, as The Donn surpassed renowned Scottish and Japanese competitors.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Eighty-five percent of the cotton sourced by the company’s denim division has sustainable attributes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Pugachyov is a pro-sized forward who plays a pro style, has pro attributes and can be relied upon in all areas.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Health officials have stressed that the risk to the global population and to the residents of Tenerife, off the coast of western Africa, is low.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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With the rise of hybrid work and the looming pressures of AI, employees are feeling more isolated and stressed than ever.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Australian aboriginal peoples, meanwhile, saw a great boomerang in the stellar formation, while the Native American Shawnee tribe envisioned dancing star maidens.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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The students on campus, with little information and more than enough vagueness to envision the worst, did just that.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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