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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
Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
In Congress Kash Patel is getting a frosty reception:
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President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI — suggesting Trump will force out current FBI Director Christopher Wray before the end of his 10-year term — has ruffled some feathers on Capitol Hill.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
After singles from Will Smith and Gavin Lux, and a sacrifice bunt from Kiké Hernández, key trade deadline acquisition Tommy Edman feathered a single into right to drive in two go-ahead runs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
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Noun
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Fashion's birds of a feather assembled in London Monday night for the British Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
In Congress Kash Patel is getting a frosty reception:
© AP
President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to lead the FBI — suggesting Trump will force out current FBI Director Christopher Wray before the end of his 10-year term — has ruffled some feathers on Capitol Hill.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Ever since, internationalists have deployed the term to tar and feather the likes of the conservative commentator Patrick Buchanan, the former Republican member of Congress Ron Paul, and now Trump, charging that they are naively deluded about the desirability and viability of strategic detachment.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
After singles from Will Smith and Gavin Lux, and a sacrifice bunt from Kiké Hernández, key trade deadline acquisition Tommy Edman feathered a single into right to drive in two go-ahead runs.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
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Shapes of all kinds have been trending for the past five years, but primarily almond (oval with a more pointed tip), square, and coffin.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, if casual viewers such as myself are to pay to watch the Galaxy or LAFC on a screen of some kind, the on-field product will be why.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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That fan's name was Naya, who clearly had just praised Swift’s attire.Gil Macias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Wearing appropriate attire not only serves as a sign of respect, but adds to the overall aesthetic of a celebration.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the spirit of holiday giving, the team invites their community to nominate and vote for upstanding charitable organizations that support mothers.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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That neo-Bohemian spirit of progressivism found its voice through folk music.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 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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The Dane’s lap then put him to pole, with the Mexican driver, still searching for his first pole of the year.Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2023
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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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Case in point: Americans of all political stripes spent aggressively on Cyber Monday, shelling out a whopping $13.3 billion in the biggest online shopping day on record.Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite the seriousness of the charges, many social media users have taken a strikingly flippant stance on the cold-blooded public execution of an American insurance executive, highlighting a consensus among people of all political stripes that the country's healthcare industry is deeply broken.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird walked into the Camilla boutique in Costa Mesa, California.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film’s costume designer Desira Pesta first sought advice from her sister, a psychotherapist, before approaching the actors.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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To smooth your transition into vacation mode—and avoid whittling away the first few days simply decompressing—Nasir also recommends reducing your pre-break load as much as possible.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety This has been a transformative year for Asylum/Pantheon, which has been in growth mode since Endeavor invested in the company last year.Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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