1
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
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The episode — a single scene, shot on one location, largely just featuring Carmy and Sydney, with Richie and then Natalie joining later — is about Carmy’s decision to quit the restaurant and leave Syd in charge.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Though Sony will only handle the full international rollouts on those four features, the agreement is described as a multi-year deal.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Some of the original wallpapers were scanned and reprinted, while headboards feature large-scale reproductions of watercolor landscapes by Sosthène Weis, the Luxembourgish painter whose works are on display at the National Museum of History and Art.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The episode — a single scene, shot on one location, largely just featuring Carmy and Sydney, with Richie and then Natalie joining later — is about Carmy’s decision to quit the restaurant and leave Syd in charge.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025
Noun
Here are six features to compare and consider in a zero-interest card.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Though Sony will only handle the full international rollouts on those four features, the agreement is described as a multi-year deal.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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The ceremony is expected to highlight a milestone centennial of filmmaking on the island nation, which has recently hosted such high-profile Hollywood productions as Jurassic World Rebirth and Gladiator II.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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The free exhibit highlights Florida’s wildlife and natural beauty.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Even though no one ever could have imagined it at the time, the Yankees weren’t going to win Torre one more Series, weren’t even going to make it back there even after having led three games to none.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Our nation has morphed far beyond the republic that the founders initially imagined.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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That implies the characteristics of a protoplanetary disk are dependent on the age of its central star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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However, unlike Biden’s orders--which routinely expanded whole-of-government regulatory frameworks--Trump’s 2025 orders emphasize dismantling Biden-era rulings and forcing courts to test the limits of streamlining frameworks.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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And club captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is first on the list of those the club would like to see leave before the end of the transfer window.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Heathcote will next be seen in the third season of Paramount + series Tulsa King.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Delap’s performance was less easy to evaluate, but there were more signs that his speed, aggression and direct running are excellent raw attributes to work with.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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One of Hargitay’s themes is the toxicity of fame, especially when it’s awarded not for your accomplishments but your attributes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Investors in Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky and Nevada are particularly stressed.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The wing’s design stresses each region’s singularity while fostering an atmosphere of cosmopolitan exchange.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer – who knows a thing or two about placing a smash song into a film – and directed by Kosinski, F1 was always envisioned as a global spectacle.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The seminars serve as a way to help students envision themselves as being successful and create more self-confidence.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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