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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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Unlike its predecessor, the new carrier will feature electromagnetic catapults instead of steam systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Under the deal, Sony Pictures will have an exclusive first look at feature film projects developed and produced by Macro.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Its menu features hand‑crafted pizzas, pastas, and seasonal specialties, paired with local beers, wines, and cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Unlike its predecessor, the new carrier will feature electromagnetic catapults instead of steam systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
For those interested in tracking the flights of friends or family members, apps like Flighty also offer real-time location-sharing and group chat features.
—Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Under the deal, Sony Pictures will have an exclusive first look at feature film projects developed and produced by Macro.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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The research highlights the role of dense, hydrogen-rich atmospheres in trapping internal heat.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The divided views highlight deeper questions about how the site should be redeveloped and whether an arena fits.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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The last time was so long ago that Nash didn’t have a cell phone or even imagine being on a group chat with 12 teammates 30 years later.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are eight valid reasons to rename a street, including honoring a person and enhancing a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The lower limit is around 7 to 8 percent of the sun’s mass; any less than that, and there isn’t enough pressure in the core to sustain nuclear fusion, which is the prime characteristic of what makes a star a star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And in some cases, CEOs have less authority, as flatter organizations emphasize collaboration over top-down decision-making.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rather than chronological or geographical groupings, Barnes emphasized formal relationships of light, line, and color across cultures and time periods.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Peru has seen eight presidents in the past decade, with several heads of state removed by Congress after corruption accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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But execs — some of whom will meet with Vice President JD Vance today — with a slightly longer perspective look at this moment and see mainly chaos, not profit.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cheaper maintenance costs were one of the main selling points of EV ownership in America, but even that positive attribute is more nuanced than car buyers may think.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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That probably helps explain why these parks not only have fan-friendly attributes but also have to pay serious attention to the facilities that players will use.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most babies will be fine, so no need to stress over the small stuff, and don’t let people pressure you into doing anything.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bess stressed that the department is in its 12th day of Spring Break deployment and arrests are down 21% from last year.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And the economic importance of LEO, Pringle added, is far more than just the financial boom that venture capitalists are beginning to envision.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Walking through the memorial reminded me that land and buildings often become far more meaningful than the structures originally envisioned.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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