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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
Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Jenner arrived at the award ceremony on Oct. 28 wearing a black Jean Paul Gaultier spring/summer 2023 dress covered in feathers.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
Blackburnian warblers, with throat feathers the color of flames, lock their feet and beaks together in a tussle.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Noun
Coats, vests, and other outdoor gear filled with down feathers need some special treatment in order to stay in good condition.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
Jenner arrived at the award ceremony on Oct. 28 wearing a black Jean Paul Gaultier spring/summer 2023 dress covered in feathers.
—Chiara Kim, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
In addition, the formulas regarding the characteristics of wind turbines show that at high speeds any turbine trying to generate power instead of simply feathering to survive would very quickly rip itself to shreds.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
Blackburnian warblers, with throat feathers the color of flames, lock their feet and beaks together in a tussle.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
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This economic pain is a kind that cuts through demographic lines.Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the description: The Superstitious Man is the kind who washes his hands in three springs, sprinkles himself with water from a temple font, puts a laurel sprig in his mouth, and then is ready for the day’s perambulations.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the holidays, Mickey and Minnie will be available for meet-and-greets in seasonal attire at Adventurers Outpost.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, alongside her husband, Patrick Mahomes, 29, their 3-year-old daughter Sterling and their son Bronze, who turns 2 in November, dressed up in fun zoo animal attire to celebrate the spirited holiday.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Caro Holdings intends to expand its marketplace platform to the pet care and spirits industries in the United States and the United Kingdom.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The luxury stay has 24-hour room and concierge service included in the price, as well as premium spirits and à la carte restaurants.Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 12 Nov. 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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But, at the end of the day, finishing first in your respective conference goes a long way for the voting party, which Denver has seemingly done pole to pole this season.Tyler Small, Forbes, 31 Mar. 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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The election is inescapable in Phoenix, as nearly every street corner is dominated by a colorful collection of campaign signs of every political stripe.Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Phoenix Zoo welcomes a baby Thomson's gazelle, one of the smallest gazelle species known for its distinctive light-brown coat with dark stripes along the sides.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Moo Deng has even become a popular Halloween costume this year, and starred on Saturday Night Live, when actor Bowen Yang featured her on the show's Weekend Update in October, discussing her perspective of newfound fame.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In other photos, Khai was snapped climbing a tree, as well as walking outdoors in a skeleton costume and vibrant red and purple fleece for Halloween.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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That is an indication that while DuPont’s end markets are still in recovery mode, the businesses are being run more efficiently than expected.Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The reinvention that Cheek to Cheek represented coincided with Gaga taking some time away from album-campaign mode and delving into other interests.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Feather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feather. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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