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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
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 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.
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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.
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Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Amazon’s Fourth of July sale features markdowns on everything from travel pants to comfortable dresses, but the member-only deals below are some of the best.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The matchup with the Wings also features the top two picks from the 2026 WNBA draft with Miles and Azzi Fudd.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The coins include the quarter, dime, nickel and penny, as well as signature coins, all with unique elements and features emblematic of the nation's milestone.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The series also features Birgit Minichmayr, Benjamin Sadler, Merlin Rose, Peter Lohmeyer and Nick Romeo Reimann.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 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.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
Tech features are minimal but practical.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
At its best, SN&R offered a mix of longform features, cultural coverage and watchdog journalism that could be found in coffee shops, restaurants and other venues throughout the region.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Together, the features resemble a bow with an arrow drawn across it, according to the statement.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
But what can buyers expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in terms of specs, features and most importantly, price?
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The mesh upper features perforated pockets that allow air to get into the shoe to prevent your feet from overheating no matter what the weather outside is looking like.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The Alameda County Fair’s annual run began Friday with a mix of traditional favorites and new features.
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Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Verb
The show features fire jugglers and fire breathers.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 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
Amazon’s Fourth of July sale features markdowns on everything from travel pants to comfortable dresses, but the member-only deals below are some of the best.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The matchup with the Wings also features the top two picks from the 2026 WNBA draft with Miles and Azzi Fudd.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The coins include the quarter, dime, nickel and penny, as well as signature coins, all with unique elements and features emblematic of the nation's milestone.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The series also features Birgit Minichmayr, Benjamin Sadler, Merlin Rose, Peter Lohmeyer and Nick Romeo Reimann.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Noun
Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 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.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
Tech features are minimal but practical.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
At its best, SN&R offered a mix of longform features, cultural coverage and watchdog journalism that could be found in coffee shops, restaurants and other venues throughout the region.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Together, the features resemble a bow with an arrow drawn across it, according to the statement.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
But what can buyers expect from the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8 in terms of specs, features and most importantly, price?
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The mesh upper features perforated pockets that allow air to get into the shoe to prevent your feet from overheating no matter what the weather outside is looking like.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The Alameda County Fair’s annual run began Friday with a mix of traditional favorites and new features.
—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
Verb
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Through themes of identity, secrecy, and self-worth, the novel highlights the emotional cost of assimilation.
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The menu highlights a $3 fish taco, which is served either fried or grilled, with pico de gallo, cabbage and various salsas on the side.
Verb
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Burch imagines the flowers could be moody and romantic, creating a moody jewel tone vibe for the superstar’s wedding to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
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Another recent study imagines something similar.
Noun
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
Verb
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Musk has sought for more than a decade to get the public comfortable with SpaceX’s approach to rocket development, which emphasizes testing cheap prototypes in flight and embracing the occasional mishap rather than trying to guarantee perfection.
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Over in Formula 1, Peter Kenyon, an advisor of Atlassian Williams F1 Racing Team, emphasizes the important of getting the right people on your team to help build your culture.
Verb
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The Falcon 9 flew a whopping 165 times in 2025, after all, and SpaceX envisions launching Starship thousands of times per year when that massive rocket comes fully online.
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Katalyst envisions having a fleet of spacecraft that can repair, refuel and upgrade satellites in need of help.
Noun
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Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
Verb
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Bagnara stresses picking repellents approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for maximum efficiency and minimal side effects for humans and pets.
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The article stresses that essential human skills, including judgment, communication, and critical thinking, remain highly valuable.
Verb
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
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