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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
Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The clip features a look at the work the organization has done over the years, as well as throwback photos and videos of Lane.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Its roster features 16 players from first-division clubs in Europe.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Start of Las Vegas NBA Summer League, which features rosters of draft picks, young players and tryout free agents from all 30 teams.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The base station's right side features a slot for the aforementioned removable batteries.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
The event also features a garden walk, in which 66 gardens — most in private backyards — are open for public viewing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 June 2026
This natural marvel features a 125-foot curtain of water that cascades into a rocky gorge.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Other key funding debates Tuesday are likely to include money for the city’s multimodal team, which helps plan bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly intersection features across the city.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 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 Grace Lee, Vogue, 13 June 2026
Macron hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla there in 2021 for the palace’s 400th anniversary, with a dinner in the Hall of Mirrors, one of the features of the 2,300 rooms in the palace.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Still, Apple’s announcements this week provided a peek at how AI features could entice users toward pricier iPhones and subscriptions.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
It’s made from bamboo with thoughtful features for you and the birds alike.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
One of the key features is what Xiaomi describes as automatic charging.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Together, these features create what scientists refer to as the tumor microenvironment, where cancer cells live and interact with the body.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Verb
There, the airport features 247 restaurants and cafes, 16 lounges, and plenty to explore in the Jewel, including the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, an impressive hedge maze, and more.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The clip features a look at the work the organization has done over the years, as well as throwback photos and videos of Lane.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Its roster features 16 players from first-division clubs in Europe.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Start of Las Vegas NBA Summer League, which features rosters of draft picks, young players and tryout free agents from all 30 teams.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
The base station's right side features a slot for the aforementioned removable batteries.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
The event also features a garden walk, in which 66 gardens — most in private backyards — are open for public viewing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 June 2026
This natural marvel features a 125-foot curtain of water that cascades into a rocky gorge.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Other key funding debates Tuesday are likely to include money for the city’s multimodal team, which helps plan bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly intersection features across the city.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Noun
Yosemite National Park was designated by Congress to highlight the beautiful natural and cultural features of the area.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.
—Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 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 Grace Lee, Vogue, 13 June 2026
Macron hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla there in 2021 for the palace’s 400th anniversary, with a dinner in the Hall of Mirrors, one of the features of the 2,300 rooms in the palace.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Still, Apple’s announcements this week provided a peek at how AI features could entice users toward pricier iPhones and subscriptions.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
It’s made from bamboo with thoughtful features for you and the birds alike.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
One of the key features is what Xiaomi describes as automatic charging.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Together, these features create what scientists refer to as the tumor microenvironment, where cancer cells live and interact with the body.
—Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
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The work also highlights how much remains unknown regarding the chemistry of wine bottles and their cork sealing systems.—
Sam Macdonald,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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This rebalance, effective June 22, highlights how passive investing automatically dictates holdings.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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One vision imagines a future that is increasingly automated, optimized, digitized, and controlled by a small number of powerful technology platforms.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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One imagines the narrator of the Proclaimers’ most maniacal hit undertaking their 500-mile journey with a double dose of Vyvanse.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Laboratory evaluations indicate specific performance characteristics under varied operational environments.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Louise Cottar believes this cultural connection is one of the defining characteristics of the camp.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Leo moon's square off with Mars emphasizes the need to express yourself.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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On the Hoover website, a page dedicated to the Great Depression emphasizes that some of the policies enacted by Roosevelt, who easily defeated Hoover for reelection, were first proposed by Hoover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Newell, who acquired Oceanco last August, envisions this latest project as a platform built around how people live and work at sea.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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But for all his noble qualities, my dad was a horrible golfer.—
John Dunlap,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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And importantly, philanthropy is only one way to develop those qualities.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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But Saxbe stresses a lot of men could use psychotherapy or support groups that bring dads together, as well as more time bonding with loved ones in general.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Sharp blades cut cleanly instead of tearing the grass, which stresses a lawn and increases the risk of disease.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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