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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
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
Apple said Monday that under the new agreement, its Apple Intelligence AI features will continue to run either on users’ devices or in a secure cloud, to protect users’ personal data.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Journalists covering him have traded press vests for body armour to survive the bullets and tear gas that have become standard features of Ugandan elections.
—Charles Onyango-Obbo, semafor.com, 12 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
The addition of the doll with autism 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.
—CBS 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
Anything stand out about other services and features?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
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
Apple said Monday that under the new agreement, its Apple Intelligence AI features will continue to run either on users’ devices or in a secure cloud, to protect users’ personal data.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Journalists covering him have traded press vests for body armour to survive the bullets and tear gas that have become standard features of Ugandan elections.
—Charles Onyango-Obbo, semafor.com, 12 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
The addition of the doll with autism 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.
—CBS 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
Anything stand out about other services and features?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
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Juan Carlos de Oña, president of Centennial Bank in Southeast Florida, highlights Hialeah as a stable rental market with low vacancy.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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In a YouTube video, the company also highlights a workflow spanning data collection, model post-training, and deployment, supported by professional post-training services.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
12 Jan. 2026
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Having learned the instrument by ear, the Ohio native re-imagines it for modern Western music by seizing the energy, abandon and soulfulness with which it’s associated in African settings.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As such, its defining characteristics are mostly tactile rather than visual.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Perfect for evening events, this style emphasizes sharp lines and shine while keeping hair off the face for a bold, fashion-forward finish.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Include Pieces With Personal Meaning Laetitia Laurent, founder and principal designer at Laure Nell Interiors, emphasizes that authenticity comes from items with a story.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The redevelopment envisions converting Tower 100 to residential use, keeping Tower 200 as office space and reconfiguring the central 73-story tower by reducing the number of hotel rooms and adding luxury apartments.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Manfred spoke at a news conference to announce an initiative that includes Foster Love and envisions 250,000 volunteer hours to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But by the middle of that decade, the club possessed a reputation, a ‘West Ham Way’, qualities of grit and guile personified by Billy Bonds and Trevor Brooking.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Our physiognomy, including individual asymmetries, our expressions (macro and micro), the qualities of our complexion, all encode valuable information about age, our mental and physical health, our lived experience and personality.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Son of the Century stresses this obsession with action and activity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Topping also stresses the tree to the max, making if more vulnerable to other issues like drought or insect pests.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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