features 1 of 2

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
Designed by Philippe Starck, the superyacht features an outer surface that is ghostlike, its barely visible windows embedded in a shimmering armored steel frame. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 The preserve also features restrooms, a paved entrance road, facilities for horseback riders and a viewing platform overlooking Raccoon Creek. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026 The menu features classic New American dishes such as coconut shrimp, steak tartare and whole-grilled branzino, plus a take on the classic steak frites made with an 8-ounce flat iron steak, served with au poivre sauce ($46). — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 The event typically draws more than 100,000 fans to Birmingham each year and features a parade and large pregame tailgates in addition to the football game, according to the event's website. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 Mobile missile system The Avenger features a 360-degree rotating turret with two missile pods mounted on a Humvee’s heavy chassis and can fire FIM-92 Stinger missiles. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 This particular style hails from the brand’s spring 2027 show and features a structural, angular neckline and equally structured bodice. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 The Base-01 features an inflatable exo-frame holding up a weatherproof skin to serve as a transportable, fast-pitching sun shelter, mobile garage, mission control center, and roomy hostel for you and up to nine of your closest friends and allies. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 The Channel 4 show features Hollywood and Nigella Lawson as judges and Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond as host. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 The MacBook screens have always been top-notch, meeting P3 color-gamut standards despite being IPS panels, and some have adopted additional features like True Tone ambient color adjustment. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Yet while the original structure has been restored and many original features and details have remained, the place is airy, light, and contemporary. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Before signing up, compare the features, coverage limits and costs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Among the features currently planned are a family learning center, art studios, a visitor orientation area, and a multipurpose community hub. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2026 This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 In this approach, researchers come up with hypothetical scenarios based on existing technology trends, leaning into certain features. — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026 However, the latest contract announcement does not specify which features are being developed for this customer. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
Verb
  • Glamour’s forecast also highlights maximalist eyes, including jewel tones, metallic finishes and more dramatic eye makeup.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Glamour’s forecast also highlights maximalist eyes with jewel tones, metallic finishes and more dramatic eye makeup.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Bacon’s own utopian fantasy The New Atlantis imagines a brave technocratic future, and seemingly predicts everything from submarines to genetic modification and the internet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms With the Hanoi Opera House just steps away, each of Capella Hanoi's 47 rooms and suites imagines the private quarters of an opera legend.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers examined material imperfections and electrical characteristics that can introduce parasitic effects.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Galland embellished his ghouls with new characteristics not found in the original Arabic, chiefly the macabre practice of digging up graves to feast on human flesh.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • His reelection campaign also emphasizes gun violence prevention, consumer protections and reproductive rights.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This version emphasizes consistent functionality rather than frequent feature changes.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Blum envisions residents and customers will soon be able to walk comfortably from meals at restaurants to grab a nightcap at his lounge without having to go to Prairie Village, Mission or downtown KC for a nice cocktail.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Lacob already envisions their menstrual fluid data being able to reveal vital information about the ovarian environment, giving insights into not just the quantity, but the quality of eggs, a frequent blind spot in fertility care.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Levy, now 79, credits Cheshire Academy in part with giving him the independence, curiosity and confidence to take chances, all qualities that helped carve his path to success.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
  • But in their more than 50 million years on Earth, these maligned creatures have developed some admirable qualities, too.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Anderson stresses that positive experiences should be intentional and consistent, not one giant gathering carrying all the weight.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson stresses that positive experiences need to be intentional and repeated, so be patient with yourself.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Pawlikowski is also the director of the 2013 Ida, as well 2018’s Cold War, pictures that, like this one, deftly balance postwar Eastern Bloc realities with the truth that all humans strive for connection and belonging.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Roddy Ho is not written as physically fit in Mick Herron’s Slough House books, on which the Apple TV spy show is based — though the character certainly pictures himself that way.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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