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as in highlights
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 imagines
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 characteristics
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 features
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The flat head features two intake points, an opening at the mouth of the attachment as well as holes along its bottom, that allow the tool more range to suck up dirt, dust, crumbs, and more.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Like the Thalia Blazer, this coat also features shoulder pads for a structured look.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The primary bedroom also features a combination of carpet and tile.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The hotel features 119 rooms, including 16 suites and a penthouse, as well as internal and external spaces such as a gym, a spa, a central courtyard and a rooftop garden.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The cast also features actor and director Gustave Kervern (Delete History) and Madeleine Baudot (Happening).
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The most intriguing combo of late, though, features Robertson, Nicolas Roy and Easton Cowan.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
As with Eudoxus, the angle of the moon and sun will cast sections of the Aristoteles Crater into shadow, highlighting the broken terrain bordering its central basin plain, upon which a collection of hill-like features reside.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The second-generation model arrived in 2022, followed by the third in 2023, with the fourth generation launching in 2024 – with each iteration introducing updates in styling, powertrain options, and safety features.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Afterward, my skin looked noticeably glowier, and my features felt subtly more defined.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Products with special features, thoughtful add-ons, and tons of details are hot again in 2026.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Other features include high ceilings of 9 to 12 feet, modern kitchens and primary bathrooms with double vanities.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The addition of the autistic doll to the Barbie Fashionistas line also became an occasion for Mattel to create a doll with facial features inspired by the company’s employees in India and mood boards reflecting a range of women with Indian backgrounds.
—Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
But Powell testified before Congress that many of those features had not made it into the latest proposal.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
This apartment features two bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The flat head features two intake points, an opening at the mouth of the attachment as well as holes along its bottom, that allow the tool more range to suck up dirt, dust, crumbs, and more.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Like the Thalia Blazer, this coat also features shoulder pads for a structured look.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The primary bedroom also features a combination of carpet and tile.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The hotel features 119 rooms, including 16 suites and a penthouse, as well as internal and external spaces such as a gym, a spa, a central courtyard and a rooftop garden.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The cast also features actor and director Gustave Kervern (Delete History) and Madeleine Baudot (Happening).
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The most intriguing combo of late, though, features Robertson, Nicolas Roy and Easton Cowan.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Adjustable Typing Angles Other features on the NODE 100 include a set of flip-out and adjustable feet that offer a choice of three different typing angles, ranging from 6 to 12 degree for a more ergonomic and comfortable typing position.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
As with Eudoxus, the angle of the moon and sun will cast sections of the Aristoteles Crater into shadow, highlighting the broken terrain bordering its central basin plain, upon which a collection of hill-like features reside.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The second-generation model arrived in 2022, followed by the third in 2023, with the fourth generation launching in 2024 – with each iteration introducing updates in styling, powertrain options, and safety features.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Afterward, my skin looked noticeably glowier, and my features felt subtly more defined.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
Products with special features, thoughtful add-ons, and tons of details are hot again in 2026.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Other features include high ceilings of 9 to 12 feet, modern kitchens and primary bathrooms with double vanities.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The addition of the autistic doll to the Barbie Fashionistas line also became an occasion for Mattel to create a doll with facial features inspired by the company’s employees in India and mood boards reflecting a range of women with Indian backgrounds.
—Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
But Powell testified before Congress that many of those features had not made it into the latest proposal.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
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While the cruise industry highlights economic benefits, opposition to cruise tourism has grown louder in several Norwegian cities and fjord communities.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This incident also highlights a recurring pattern.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Victims also do not always look like the public imagines.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In the new Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton, LV—and its in-house watchmaking arm, La Fabrique du Temps—imagines the Extra Plat in an openworked version in which the movement’s beauty is revealed in full.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Described as independent, intellectually curious and socially conscious, these characteristics align closely with traits psychologists study under the umbrellas of openness to experience, individualism and humanitarian concern.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company says the system incorporates high-resolution, wraparound sensors designed to detect force, contact direction, object edges, and surface characteristics.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The renewal was announced during a panel on Wednesday at the Göteborg Film Festival‘s TV Drama Vision and emphasizes the success of the collaboration, which has already spawned 24 original series in several stages of development, production and release.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to Fauna, Sprout’s design also emphasizes human-robot interaction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fidelity’s O’Reilly, meanwhile, also indicated that the company envisions a role for stablecoins in its trading and retail brokerage operations.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Its home will be the Ten Hotel Gurnee, where Arden envisions regular performances of a variety of orchestra music, from pops to classical, played with dinner accompaniment.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All of these qualities and experiences make Suárez well-positioned to handle the perennially fiercely-competitive American League East, and baseball’s most storied rivalry.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The service Staff are open-minded and friendly—qualities underpinned by a quiet mastery of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mintz stresses that redistribution begins with ongoing dialogue.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yuzee also stresses the importance of ownership.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The post pictures a reflection of Spears wearing a short, white dress covered in tiny black polka dots.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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