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
Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Ringing in at the lowest price are the Breaknet Sleek Shoes, which feature a cool-girl, low-profile silhouette that’s especially versatile for everyday wear.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Use features like in-app messaging, video chat before meeting in person, profile visibility controls and easy blocking or reporting options.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
ArieForce One Soar is the largest zero-G stall in America, featuring a first-ever raven-truss dive.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Ringing in at the lowest price are the Breaknet Sleek Shoes, which feature a cool-girl, low-profile silhouette that’s especially versatile for everyday wear.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
These features cannot be made by a single star that pulses and ejects material periodically; that would simply lead to a smooth distribution of matter.
—Big Think, 11 Feb. 2026
Use features like in-app messaging, video chat before meeting in person, profile visibility controls and easy blocking or reporting options.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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Daryanani highlighted that despite ongoing weakness in the Gaming category, revenues from the other five categories of App Store revenue grew by double digits, led by Music (up 21%), Other (21%), Photo and Video (18%), Social Networking (11%) and Entertainment (10%).—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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This week's quiz highlights leading ladies, music milestones and much more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Her bodice-ripping, visually sumptuous version, in theaters Friday, incorporates some essential literary elements, but also imagines what’s in between the lines of Brontë’s writing, including sultry moments between the protagonists.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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From the kitchen comes an equally elegant menu of classics – think gorgeous local steaks, terrines and roasted Amish chicken plated with cockles – imagined with creativity and a deep understanding of European technique seen through a Tennessee lens.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new food pyramid emphasizes full-fat dairy, Mokari said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The researchers emphasize that the system is designed to detect mechanical stress only.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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In one of several photos included in the 3 million new Epstein files, Mountbatten-Windsor is seen kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman on the ground.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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During the Super Bowl halftime show, the casita made an appearance again, and this time, the world would see its interior for the first time.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without the correct attributes — competitiveness, mindset, IQ, internal drive — Donovan fears a young player could flounder in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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There had been a feeling that Onana had all the attributes from a physical and technical standpoint, yet did not always maximise them.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Williams and Murphy will stress rookie left guard Jared Wilson for most of the game in pass protection, while fellow rookie Will Campbell should have his hands full with edge rushers DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plants that are already stressed indoors or grown in overcrowded conditions with poor airflow are more likely to develop fungal issues, like damping off or plant edema (lesions on the underside of leaves).—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Haiti failed to hold general elections on Saturday as envisioned a couple of years ago, with gang violence gripping much of the capital and swaths of land in the country's central region.—
EVENS SANON,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, Menard said, Crusoe envisions having lots of smaller data centers, focused on inference, that will be spread around the country, putting them closer to end users and improving latency.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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