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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
Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The retailer’s sale & clearance section features open-box deals on items that have been purchased, opened, and then returned.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
Longboat Key, a barrier island just west of Sarasota, features beaches that stay surprisingly uncrowded.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The large digit display features a visual flow rate indicator in the form of a row of LED dots indicating grams per second.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
The River features a winding lazy river, splash pad, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style lounging areas, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
—Mosaic
mar. 8, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
This show features the largest number of artists ever to exhibit.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The rooms All 800 accommodations are notably spacious—even the lowest tier of guest rooms features a separate seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows—and select rooms afford views of the sculptural Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Its book charm collection features titles from Japanese writers Natsu Miyashita and Riku Onda, Korean writers Sung Haena and Hwang Bo-Reum, and Chinese author Yan Xiaoyu.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Perhaps Little Foot’s lineage was more closely related to East African hominins, while South African hominins evolved distinct facial features later on, the authors wrote in the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The recently revealed membership list from 2023 features around 2,200 names of business executives, high-profile politicians, actors and musicians.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
It's got some other neat features to boot, such as a USB Type-C port with 98 watts of power delivery, as well as a range of quality-of-life features powered by AI.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Her features are strange and unexpected—and all the more compelling for their divergence from the usual tidy symmetries.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
High Heel Jungle socks combine luxury comfort with performance features designed for both active and relaxing moments.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the things a stager may notice is better ways to move your furniture to highlight the home’s best features.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
That meant retaining as many period-correct features as possible—an approach equal parts restoration and reinvention.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
The small villa, ideal for a duo, features a living room-balcony hybrid where trailing greenery frames views of the water.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The retailer’s sale & clearance section features open-box deals on items that have been purchased, opened, and then returned.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
Longboat Key, a barrier island just west of Sarasota, features beaches that stay surprisingly uncrowded.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The large digit display features a visual flow rate indicator in the form of a row of LED dots indicating grams per second.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
The River features a winding lazy river, splash pad, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style lounging areas, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.
—Mosaic
mar. 8, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
This show features the largest number of artists ever to exhibit.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The rooms All 800 accommodations are notably spacious—even the lowest tier of guest rooms features a separate seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows—and select rooms afford views of the sculptural Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Its book charm collection features titles from Japanese writers Natsu Miyashita and Riku Onda, Korean writers Sung Haena and Hwang Bo-Reum, and Chinese author Yan Xiaoyu.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
These Rains cargo pants are a genius way to stay dry in style on a wet, chilly day, with a waterproof exterior, plus useful features like a comfortable drawstring waist and large rain-safe pockets.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Perhaps Little Foot’s lineage was more closely related to East African hominins, while South African hominins evolved distinct facial features later on, the authors wrote in the study.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The recently revealed membership list from 2023 features around 2,200 names of business executives, high-profile politicians, actors and musicians.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
It's got some other neat features to boot, such as a USB Type-C port with 98 watts of power delivery, as well as a range of quality-of-life features powered by AI.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Her features are strange and unexpected—and all the more compelling for their divergence from the usual tidy symmetries.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
High Heel Jungle socks combine luxury comfort with performance features designed for both active and relaxing moments.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the things a stager may notice is better ways to move your furniture to highlight the home’s best features.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
That meant retaining as many period-correct features as possible—an approach equal parts restoration and reinvention.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
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The work highlights a new design approach that could help advance the electrification of industrial heat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Experts say the incident highlights the reason that a declaration of war by Congress is needed for the growing conflict, which has involved more than 12 countries, as Iran continues launching drones and missiles at countries beyond the Persian Gulf region.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Conversation imagines the war in Iran unfolding in a world powered mostly by wind, solar and batteries rather than oil and gas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reiter imagines the ultralight, streamlined Orca transporter serving roles as diverse as individual customers.—
C.C. Weiss
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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The motion to disqualify Robinson, at this point an allegation, touches upon one of the defining characteristics of the Supreme Court — that discussions among judges when deliberating over decisions are confidential.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Every building has distinguishing characteristics.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Gimble, a former Texas State Guard member and McLennan County district clerk who currently serves on the Texas Judicial Council, ran on a platform that emphasizes border security and Second Amendment rights, according to his campaign website.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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With precarious Uranus in your sign and Venus in your 11th House of Associations, their sextile emphasizes the way identity shifts affect your allies.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tucked behind a Greyhound bus station, the new safe camping site is what the city envisions as an entry-level option for a person needing shelter.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Floor plans for the apartment show a large bedroom at the back of the space, which the show envisions as an office where Kennedy works at a desk that might have been a family heirloom.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Below, designers share how to make a staircase look timeless and design-forward—plus the qualities that can make a staircase look quickly dated.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Many of the qualities required to be a phenomenal investor are present in AI, which can absorb endless data, recognize historical patterns, and operate entirely free of human greed, fear, or fads.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Erin stresses the necessity of experiencing the mountains on their own terms, while Benji is adamant that the Alps have far more on tap than big, steep lines.—
Sergei Poljak,
Outside,
7 Mar. 2026
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Heat also stresses the plant and can cause bolting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 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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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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