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as in to highlight
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 to imagine
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 characteristic
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 feature
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The Best Actress category also features a string of impressive narratives between each of its nominees.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Terms & Conditions, the first feature from video artist Joseph, was complicated this morning after it was announced that Participant had pulled the project from a debut slot at Sundance.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The show featured performances with David Bowie and Bryan Adams.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The Best Actress category also features a string of impressive narratives between each of its nominees.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Soon after launch, players will be able to customize how Henry looks through the barber feature.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Terms & Conditions, the first feature from video artist Joseph, was complicated this morning after it was announced that Participant had pulled the project from a debut slot at Sundance.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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Dobrev then directed her followers to a spreadsheet in her bio, which highlights GoFundMe links to families in need following the fires.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Boykin’s remarks highlight a stark tension: the question of whether participating in such an event constitutes an endorsement of Trump’s policies—policies that have historically vilified and marginalized Black people.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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The spectacle here is one based on literalism: nothing need be imagined ever again.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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Watkins imagines a future database in which each parcel of land is inspected for fire-readiness, so that each neighborhood can be profiled for fire safety and insurers can price rates accordingly.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2025
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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The designer emphasized the craftsmanship behind the gown, noting that it was made by hand in North America, with each detail pinned, draped and sewn by a team of female artisans.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Schumer and other leaders emphasized that a freeze in federal funding would affect American families in red and blue states who rely on federal funding.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Tours also include an equal number of travelers who can see.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The states that saw the most substantial mortgage costs were as follows: Hawaii, California, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts and Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Once again, Alyaksandr Lukashenka is using external attributes of democracy to stay in power.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As Arrowhead Stadium was being built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the sleek and revolutionary design stressing comfort, sightlines and acoustics was a futuristic endeavor.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Darden’s health issues, which include kidney problems and back pain, are also stressed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shazia envisions a future where healthcare providers globally adopt KARAMeD to deliver consultations through their online presence, promoting equity, accessibility, and compassion in medical care.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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With this new flagship, Alaïa expands its physical presence in Paris while ideating on this concept through craftsmanship in the fashion, design, and artistic realms, as envisioned by Pieter Mulier.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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