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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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Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The banquet area would also feature a full-service bar in the northern part of the building.
Restrooms, a food prep area and a freight elevator, which allows access to the basement, are included in The Emerald's plans.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
This spacious rolling duffel is packed with organizational features to maximize precious storage space.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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The first immunity challenge featured contestants diving and swimming through water and solving a puzzle at the end.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The banquet area would also feature a full-service bar in the northern part of the building.
Restrooms, a food prep area and a freight elevator, which allows access to the basement, are included in The Emerald's plans.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
One feature involves the NCAA, schools and conferences paying athletes about $2.8 billion over a 10-year period as compensation for depriving athletes of NIL, video game and broadcast opportunities in recent years.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
This spacious rolling duffel is packed with organizational features to maximize precious storage space.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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The stories of Shawn Carter and Sean Combs highlight the American dream: One hailing from Brooklyn and the other from Harlem, the two men, then in their 20s, took the next step in jumpstarting their empires.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The historic achievement highlights Jefferson’s impact since entering the league in 2020, although his two-score performance did end a run of six weeks without a touchdown for the 25-year-old.Ben Morse, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hear 21-year-old Taylor Swift get 'overwhelmed' imagining life in her 30s in new audio from 60 Minutes in 2011 Champagne problems Friendship bracelets weren't the only tradition to pop up again on the Eras Tour.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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But, galvanized by the breathtaking support of ARMY and the realization that, through technology, more doors are open to them than previously imagined, the team is ready to think even bigger.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Natural Textures Among the primary characteristics of Scandinavian design is the use of natural textures.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a letter outlining examples of actors who would fit the characteristics, Carrey — along with Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman — was mentioned.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Apart Smart Air Technology's app emphasizes gathering more data, using less material, and reducing labor costs, aiming to offer greater benefits than existing systems.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Germany's social health insurance model emphasizes patient choice and short waiting times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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On December 5, the 29-year-old model was seen in a dressed down fall uniform that was, well, both in and out of my price range.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This legacy in racing has seen the team achieve strong successes, including their first win in 2000 with Robbie Buhl, and a history of fielding prominent drivers such as Al Unser Jr., Sarah Fisher, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His other attributes — physicality, grit and grime — needn’t be, and haven’t been the past few weeks.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, these attributes often perpetuate barriers that exclude talented individuals, particularly those with disabilities.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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While stressing the importance of constant vigilance about the quality of evidence, Johnson drops loads of information about the universe.Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The source said while there have been eyewitness reports of what appear to be drones over New Jersey, agency officials stressed in meetings Thursday many videos on social media appear to be civilian airplanes or helicopters.Polo Sandoval, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ananda’s Take on the Future of Visual Search Ananda envisions a future in which AI gives people the tools to turn new ideas into reality by making visual search faster and more intuitive.Tom D’Agustino, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the duo envisioned diversifying their revenue streams by acquiring a complementary business.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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