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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
Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The Old West End Festival is an annual event in Toledo that features live music, food markets and events for children.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The exhibit features more than 25 marine creatures, each one constructed from bottles, flip-flops, toys, toothbrushes and other debris collected through beach clean-ups.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The simple design features functional details, including adjustable skinny straps for a customizable fit and a supportive shelf bra with removable padding.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Sunday fell on the Catholic Corpus Domini feast day, which often features processions of faithful through towns and cities led by a priest carrying the Eucharist.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man roster features many of the mainstays from 2022 — eight started every game in Qatar — along with 13 players who will be experiencing the World Cup stage for the first time.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Breakfast features a Middle Eastern spread that goes beyond the traditional selections.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 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
This natural marvel features a 125-foot curtain of water that cascades into a rocky gorge.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The Old West End Festival is an annual event in Toledo that features live music, food markets and events for children.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
The exhibit features more than 25 marine creatures, each one constructed from bottles, flip-flops, toys, toothbrushes and other debris collected through beach clean-ups.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The simple design features functional details, including adjustable skinny straps for a customizable fit and a supportive shelf bra with removable padding.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Sunday fell on the Catholic Corpus Domini feast day, which often features processions of faithful through towns and cities led by a priest carrying the Eucharist.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man roster features many of the mainstays from 2022 — eight started every game in Qatar — along with 13 players who will be experiencing the World Cup stage for the first time.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Breakfast features a Middle Eastern spread that goes beyond the traditional selections.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 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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Ritter's research on IPO companies highlights that companies entering the market with exceptionally high price-to-sales ratios have, on average, struggled to meet the optimistic expectations embedded in their valuations.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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My firm's report highlights growing skepticism and a shift toward credible, independent evidence such as regulation and scientific traceability.—
Alyn Franklin,
Forbes.com,
12 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
Noun
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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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Berger also emphasizes their openness to all formats, citing Brown’s pre-school series Tab Time, which began life on YouTube in 2021, an example of this.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Latter-day Saints also reject the Nicene Creed, which emphasizes the doctrine of the Trinity as one divine being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The project envisions future systems powered by solar energy and connected through satellite networks such as Starlink.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Warren envisions a stadium just south of the Bears’ current home at Soldier Field, on the site of what is now a parking lot.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Passion and commitment are important leadership qualities.—
Kendra MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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
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.—
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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