features 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of feature

features

2 of 2

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
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 The company has recently focused on developing advanced safety features for bicycles. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 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 Outdoor features include a putting green and lighted horseshoe pit. David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 The transformation proved that preserving original features didn't mean sacrificing style. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 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 Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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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