feathers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of feathersnext
plural of feather
1
as in kinds
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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2
as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion you're in fine feather today

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feathers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of feather
1
as in poles

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2
as in frills

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
  1. stripes
  2. pulls
  3. moods
  4. genres
  5. varieties
Noun
  • The latest ocelot’s spots and stripes gave it away as the same cat that was photographed west of the river, in the Atascosa Highlands, by a Phoenix Zoo research camera earlier this year.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The latest ocelot’s spots and stripes gave it away as the same cat that was photographed west of the river, in the Atascosa Highlands, by a Phoenix Zoo research camera earlier this year.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stripes
Verb
  • Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The set comes with one luggage tag as well as a small leather monogram patch, a large leather monogram patch, a leather handle wrap, and eight leather zipper pulls.
    Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of pulls
Noun
  • Multiple restaurants play to different moods, from casual bites to serious gastronomy.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Few shoes can take you from day to night and match most ensembles and moods, but these ones truly can.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of moods
Noun
  • Cher has now collected just four hits on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart—a surprisingly small sum for an artist who is a household name, and who has been working largely in those genres for years now.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The awards also highlighted distinctive local cultural genres such as Mahraganat, a progressive and energetic contemporary iteration of Egyptian shaabi (popular folk) music, and Shelat, an evolving genre that has transformed from a poetic tribal chant to drive a new wave of Khaleeji music.
    Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of genres
Noun
  • Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of varieties
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