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present tense third-person singular of feature

features

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noun

plural of feature

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of features
Verb
Don’t expect much early because of a non-conference slate that features trips to Ole Miss and Appalachian State and a visit from a solid Louisiana team. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 The first one features a six-foot tall bronze cast angel whose wings enfold around a granite bench; the sculpture was intended to offer the comfort of an angel’s embrace for visitors who take a seat there. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Estia Roseville, located at 6350 Baseline Road, features 209 one- and two-bedroom rental homes designed to combine the convenience of apartment living with the feel of a single-family neighborhood. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 The interior base is lined with the same suede used on the sandals, while the exterior bottom features Birkenstock’s recognizable bone-pattern outsole. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 The festival at Double JJ Ranch, which features dozens of DJs and music artists, started on Thursday and is expected to wrap up on Sunday night, according to its website. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Noun
But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026 Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 The New York Times said that a group of its journalists received subpoenas from the Justice Department after their report on the lack of certain security features on Donald Trump‘s new Air Force One. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 July 2026 The company has infused AI across more surfaces of its e-commerce website, including the search bar, and has revamped its aging Alexa digital assistant with more conversational and agentic features. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 11 July 2026 The 17-footer undergoes much of the same aerodynamic streamlining and weight optimization as the original 22-ft Traveler, giving up features common across the rest of Airstream's lineup without sacrificing any major comfort or convenience. New Atlas, 11 July 2026 Rather than bringing back the old Presets tab, Google appears to be gradually restoring missing features on a case-by-case basis. Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2026 The transformation proved that preserving original features didn't mean sacrificing style. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
Verb
  • The incident highlights the risks faced by people living in the only region where Asiatic lions still roam in the wild.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • To reduce those mistakes, Clay County includes instructions with every mail ballot packet, highlights the section requiring notarization and places another reminder on the return envelope before voters seal it.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The book, by co-creator Joel Sinensky, who is also Jewish, imagines what might happen if a progressive theater company adapted Frank’s life story with that question in mind.
    Frank DiGiacomo, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
  • No parent ever imagines spending a holiday within hospital walls, so these traditions aim to give them something to look forward to and enjoy in the midst of it all.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The growth in private credit AUM has attracted capital from a broader range of investors who may not fully appreciate the distinctive risk characteristics of the asset class.
    Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Doubling Atlanta for Savannah was the primary challenge for production designer Jamie Walker McCall, who quickly realized the two cities were very different in their physical characteristics.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Each lifestyle concept features a complete wardrobe for its own characters, and emphasizes personal styles through mix-and-match fashions.
    Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Volleyball legend Karch Kiraly, the only athlete with Olympic golds in both indoor and beach volleyball, emphasizes that while talent wins matches, talent combined with strong culture secures Olympic medals.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • The deal envisions peaceful relations between the two states and lays out a road map to disarm the Shiite militant group Hezbollah, secure Israel’s full withdrawal from Lebanon and restore Lebanese sovereignty over its entire national territory.
    Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
  • The team envisions future humanoid robots could also assist by grabbing tools, or clean up following a surgery.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • But his centre-forward qualities extend beyond pure physical strength, with Merino possessing genuine striker instincts, movement and anticipation.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Schools may soon be the only institution capable of developing these qualities consistently and at scale.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Leadership expert Bryan McKinney stresses that a global mindset is now a necessity, not just an advantage, for organizations expanding across borders.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • However, OpenAI also stresses that access to outside apps and files can be limited using its Compliance API or enterprise and admin controls.
    Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • And Trey pictures his dad still in the third base coach’s box for the Dodgers.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026

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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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