features 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of feature

features

2 of 2

noun

plural of feature

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Recent Examples of features
Verb
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Noun
Outdoor features include a putting green and lighted horseshoe pit. David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 Both inner and outer displays are spacious and stunning, and a powerful processor supports a rich range of AI features as well as all your everyday tasks. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026 The transformation proved that preserving original features didn't mean sacrificing style. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 The company has recently focused on developing advanced safety features for bicycles. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 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 Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026 Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 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
  • 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
  • Ward imagines a space inside a space, not unlike the custom tents and custom builds popular in luxury weddings right now (one tent took five days to assemble and recreate a Greek Orthodox church, Vogue reported).
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
    Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Combs emphasizes that a client should never feel like a number tucked into a file cabinet.
    Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • There is considerable overlap with the Mediterranean diet, which also emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, olive oil and other healthy fats.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The company’s existing workhorse rocket, Electron, is simply too small to deliver most of the kinds of communications satellites that Rocket Lab envisions developing.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
  • Baldet envisions Elevate as a category-defining modern wellness brand, built on utility and trust.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
    Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Loeb stresses that the council, which does not have a budget outside of some reimbursement for travel expenses for members, is not intended to be an echo chamber.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses.
    Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026

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