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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
Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The third season of Euphoria, which premiered on HBO Max on April 12, features a five-year time jump, taking the characters from adolescence into young adulthood.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 7,000-square-foot spa features a red-light therapy room, cryotherapy loungers, and a sauna, along with a menu of indulgent facials, body scrubs, and massages.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to showcasing vehicles, the evening also features raffles, prizes, live music by Cold Storage and food prepared by SVCTE’s Culinary Arts students.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
This simple dinner recipe features the winning combination of creamy ricotta cheese, tingly mint, and crisp-tender peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Clean Acne features blue LED lights to kill acne-causing bacteria while the Clean Redvolution combines the cleansing power of PMD Clean with the rejuvenating treatment of red light therapy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The film is structured as a triptych, and its second section features vignettes and images that give context to the humiliation that Emi experiences in the third.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The formula features nourishing essential oils like sunflower, safflower, sesame, and sweet almond to soften and support the barrier, while lavender, juniper, and citrus calm your body (and mind).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Apr. 2026
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Automakers are required by federal industry rules to add some features, such as rear-view cameras.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
As the newest member of Quince’s travel collection, the Excursion Italian Leather Messenger Bag stands out thanks to several protective design features.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.
—Liz Knueven,ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Marie-Thérèse Walter’s features appeared in Picasso’s work over the next decade.
—Jake McGowan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Anything stand out about other services and features?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The moon has been observed in great detail by satellites at lower altitudes, but the Artemis II crew will have a unique chance to observe features on the lunar far side that no human has ever directly experienced.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Monday features three games with the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets looking to take 2-0 series leads.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The third season of Euphoria, which premiered on HBO Max on April 12, features a five-year time jump, taking the characters from adolescence into young adulthood.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 7,000-square-foot spa features a red-light therapy room, cryotherapy loungers, and a sauna, along with a menu of indulgent facials, body scrubs, and massages.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to showcasing vehicles, the evening also features raffles, prizes, live music by Cold Storage and food prepared by SVCTE’s Culinary Arts students.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
This simple dinner recipe features the winning combination of creamy ricotta cheese, tingly mint, and crisp-tender peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Clean Acne features blue LED lights to kill acne-causing bacteria while the Clean Redvolution combines the cleansing power of PMD Clean with the rejuvenating treatment of red light therapy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The film is structured as a triptych, and its second section features vignettes and images that give context to the humiliation that Emi experiences in the third.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The formula features nourishing essential oils like sunflower, safflower, sesame, and sweet almond to soften and support the barrier, while lavender, juniper, and citrus calm your body (and mind).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
Windows 11 Pro offers speed improvements, fresh features that make your device feel newer, and tighter security.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Automakers are required by federal industry rules to add some features, such as rear-view cameras.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
As the newest member of Quince’s travel collection, the Excursion Italian Leather Messenger Bag stands out thanks to several protective design features.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Our expert take The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium credit card with a myriad of benefits and a lower annual fee than other high-end cards with similar features.
—Liz Knueven,ryley Amond, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Marie-Thérèse Walter’s features appeared in Picasso’s work over the next decade.
—Jake McGowan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Anything stand out about other services and features?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The moon has been observed in great detail by satellites at lower altitudes, but the Artemis II crew will have a unique chance to observe features on the lunar far side that no human has ever directly experienced.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
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But while the report highlights billions in technology spending over several years, the district’s annual budget is far larger, meaning those costs account for a relatively small share of overall spending.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The study highlights a shift in bioengineering approaches, moving from single-organism engineering toward cooperative microbial systems that behave like living electrical circuits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aquarius Neptune in Aquarius imagines the future.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Weed imagines the home’s spirit as a 19th-century woman in a long dress—and not a particularly happy one.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Northrop Grumman emphasizes that the aircraft’s integration with aerial refueling significantly extends its range, enabling longer missions and more efficient test sorties.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its elegant glam design emphasizes vibrant hues and sensual curvy lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The conceptual redevelopment plan previously put forward by the partners envisions an arts and education hub with a world-class public space, thousands of apartments spread across multiple high-rises, shops and restaurants, and a hotel.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The timetable that Kaufmann laid out Wednesday night envisions intensive design work through the end of this year, with construction starting in 2027.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These queries could be related to Levi’s Red Tab loyalty program, processing returns, or even the qualities of selvedge denim; the tool’s knowledge is vast and its applications innumerable, the brand said upon launch.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rancho Alamitos’ softball team combined all those qualities Wednesday to beat a prolific strikeout pitcher and take sole possession of first place in the Grove League.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bissell stresses that consumers should not dispose of the machine, water tank cap, and measuring cup of cleaners, as those parts are not affected.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s a $10 cover charge for the evening, and Stagecoach stresses that Langley will not be in attendance.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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