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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
they are a very sports-minded couple, and most of their friends are of the same feather
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as in attire
dressy clothing
prom couples strutted into the ballroom in full feather
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as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
you're in fine feather today
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as in to ribbon
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Recent Examples of feather
Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The feathers alone form a catalogue of walking through many seasons in different parts of the country.
—Alexis Wright, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
It’s propagated when its pieces are naturally broken off by wind or animals feathering nests.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Then, out of nowhere, the bird grows a new bone, sprouts fresh feathers — and is apparently not dead as a dodo after all.
—Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
The feathers alone form a catalogue of walking through many seasons in different parts of the country.
—Alexis Wright, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Discover what makes your furry (or feathered) friend tick and uncover their unique traits.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
It’s propagated when its pieces are naturally broken off by wind or animals feathering nests.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matchmaker Maria kind enough to join us now with some tips for our viewers.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Women would turn up to his signings dressed in the elaborate Victorian-goth attire of his characters and beg him to sign their breasts or slip him key cards to their hotel rooms.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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The pedestrian crash prevention research tests were conducted with dummies wearing four different outfits: all white, all black, a highly reflective jacket, and black clothing with reflective strips like attire worn by roadway workers.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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This shift in approach invites us to appreciate them on their own terms, free from the expectations of traditional spirits.Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
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Popularized by the Romans as a shield from evil spirits, the choices today are far more modern—although honestly, some additional good vibes insurance is never a bad thing.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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First, an explanation of the underlying poling data, which Franklin pulled together for this story.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Years of poling clients to victory in his skiff kept his schedule booked nearly every day with anglers wanting to catch one of the Keys’ cherished sportfish — bonefish, permit or tarpon.Patrick Farrell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.oregonlive, oregonlive, 24 May 2023
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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European political leaders of such varied ideological stripes as the Social Democratic defense minister of Germany, Boris Pistorius, and the Conservative candidate for the country’s chancellorship, Friedrich Merz, agree that defense spending needs to increase significantly.Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
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The visuals, the camera work, the colors of the costumes, the inclusion of certain spaceships are all inspired by Emperor Philippa Georgiou Augustus Iaponius Centarius (or just Philippa for short), first introduced in Star Trek: Discovery.Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Her wardrobe, overseen by costume designer Amy Stofsky, is certainly the stuff of Y2K dreams.Liam Hess, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
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The watch is powered by the Caliber 1210, which is an innovative electromechanical movement with a power reserve of 8-10 years in daily use and up to 18 years in standby mode.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
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There are also three drive modes – Touring, Sport and Track.James Morris, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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