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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
Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
The media and pundits have already started to pick apart Biden's speech, which included several bold statements about the country and has ruffled some feathers.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Reflecting her eclectic taste and high-low aesthetic, the lots stretch from flea-market finds and garments from her 2021 H&M collaboration all the way up to a Dior haute couture feathered coat.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The team recorded dozens of the native birds gathering around to perform their courtship—showing off their bright feathers, smooth moves and grunting calls.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025
The media and pundits have already started to pick apart Biden's speech, which included several bold statements about the country and has ruffled some feathers.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Read: What Trump got right about national security But many of the outsiders and iconoclasts Trump has nominated for top posts have questionable qualifications, and his pledge to purge the civil service and military in order to feather both with loyalists who will do his bidding goes too far.
—Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Reflecting her eclectic taste and high-low aesthetic, the lots stretch from flea-market finds and garments from her 2021 H&M collaboration all the way up to a Dior haute couture feathered coat.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feather
Noun
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Whenever a new social app is announced, there's an intense digital stampede as influencers of all kinds rush to claim territory in the new world.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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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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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Emporio Armani brand speaks to a broad audience, offering everything from effortlessly chic casual wear to iconic formal attire.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Why do tariffs on wines, spirits and beer have such an oversized impact on everyday Americans?—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
21 Jan. 2025
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The spirit of pop from all three cities has made its way into its DNA.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 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
Noun
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More street-savvy items include a velour tracksuit, windbreakers with reflective stripes, and argyle knits incorporating the brand’s signature CD Diamond logo.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Making a stable back-three system out of it is like painting stripes on a lion and calling it a tiger.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Or that costume designer Shirley Kurata doesn’t deserve 22 awards for Malkovich’s outfits alone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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The costume designer, who first dressed Cher in 1967, has created some of the singer’s most iconic looks over the years.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Set in a new location with new monsters, Wilds introduces a new type of mount, new monsters, an improved wound system, focus mode, and a new tool called the hook slinger.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
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 1 Feb. 2025.
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