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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
Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The design features Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum and is dotted with coffee beans and Starbucks mugs.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The home features a steel frame with thick, insulated panels and can withstand the natural weather elements.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The sale features another piece of recent history, a Louis Vuitton AmfAR vanity case designed by Sharon Stone, which carries an estimate of 8,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Superjare 3-Tier Nightstand Table, $37 with Prime This sleek nightstand table features a warm wood finish that adds natural charm to your bedroom.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The compartment, which costs $3,500 extra, even features a retractable ramp to making loading and unloading a breeze.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Advanced detection and tracking The Atlas system features world-class telescope and dome designs, enabling operators to detect, track, and study objects in space in real time.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Dustin Staggs, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Amgui Two-Story Tiny Home Several features of the home are customizable.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
That’s a little pricey for those core parts, but much of the cost pays for the laptop’s high-end materials and hardware features.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Sensor can help equipment operate with precision Honeywell highlighted that the sensor—used for various gases that are common in semiconductor manufacturing—can help equipment operate with precision and create wafer features that adhere to precise specifications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Looking past the pockets only reveals more great features like UPF 50+ sun protection, water-repellent fabric, and a series of pleats around the knee for an extended range of motion.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
And now, in its maturity, Romancelandia retains the features that served it so well as an underdog.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The lineup of fly fishing films features breathtaking locations, great catches and the stories behind them.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
In other words, the team that takes the ice Thursday night for the 2025-26 season opener features a healthy dose of franchise history.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The design features Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum and is dotted with coffee beans and Starbucks mugs.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
The home features a steel frame with thick, insulated panels and can withstand the natural weather elements.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The sale features another piece of recent history, a Louis Vuitton AmfAR vanity case designed by Sharon Stone, which carries an estimate of 8,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Superjare 3-Tier Nightstand Table, $37 with Prime This sleek nightstand table features a warm wood finish that adds natural charm to your bedroom.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The compartment, which costs $3,500 extra, even features a retractable ramp to making loading and unloading a breeze.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Advanced detection and tracking The Atlas system features world-class telescope and dome designs, enabling operators to detect, track, and study objects in space in real time.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
—Dustin Staggs, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Amgui Two-Story Tiny Home Several features of the home are customizable.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
That’s a little pricey for those core parts, but much of the cost pays for the laptop’s high-end materials and hardware features.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Sensor can help equipment operate with precision Honeywell highlighted that the sensor—used for various gases that are common in semiconductor manufacturing—can help equipment operate with precision and create wafer features that adhere to precise specifications.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Looking past the pockets only reveals more great features like UPF 50+ sun protection, water-repellent fabric, and a series of pleats around the knee for an extended range of motion.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
And now, in its maturity, Romancelandia retains the features that served it so well as an underdog.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
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This week's quiz highlights farmers' feats, brilliant baseball — and more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Created to elevate Brazilian cinema on the global stage, this initiative highlights the country’s most original voices in fiction filmmaking.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the first episode, Adeline shows Ed a comic book with graphic Holocaust imagery and imagines Ilse Koch, a Nazi, played by Krieps.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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In one of several sections of the show that seeks to capture the influence of Ed Gein on pop culture, Brennan imagines the Master of Suspense’s obsession with the moral boundaries crossed by the man who would inspire Norman Bates.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Along the way, the narrative emphasizes the creature’s tragic humanity.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The plan envisions a reconstructed strip supported principally by regional players that could stabilize the region and provide in the short term humanitarian relief and in the long term economic opportunities to Gazans.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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The pathway’s first cohort, which began this fall, includes nearly 30 students, and Capp envisions expanding enrollment as interest grows.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Programmatic advertising lets buyers target audiences based on demographics, shopping patterns or other attributes.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The team stresses that the impact of this crisis extends far beyond coastal areas, affecting everyone because of the globally interconnected economy and food system.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Grumley stresses that screening is more than just checking in on your breast health here and there.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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