feathering
noun
feath·er·ing
ˈfe-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈfet͟h-riŋ
2
: a fringe of hair (as on the legs of a dog) see dog illustration
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Its super hydrating formula resists feathering and lasts without drying out the delicate lip area.
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Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
There’s the magnificent installation from Poland’s Magdalena Abakanowicz, which cascades to the floor like two feathering wings, only to melt into maroon runways.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The model’s hair featured feathering elements and her eye makeup included a bold shade of midnight blue, coordinating with her sartorial statement.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
In the lab, our testers re-assessed their liners after 30 minutes, checking for any signs of smudging, fading, or feathering.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
There’s the magnificent installation from Poland’s Magdalena Abakanowicz, which cascades to the floor like two feathering wings, only to melt into maroon runways.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The model’s hair featured feathering elements and her eye makeup included a bold shade of midnight blue, coordinating with her sartorial statement.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
In the lab, our testers re-assessed their liners after 30 minutes, checking for any signs of smudging, fading, or feathering.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Feathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feathering. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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