1
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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2
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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
In addition to featuring her ex-husband, Jelly Roll, on the show, Bunnie Xo has interviewed a number of celebrities, including Dolly Parton, Jon Bon Jovi, Maury Povich, and Wiz Khalifa.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Audrey Payne, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Google no longer uses an unmodified version of Android on its phones—the Pixel build includes numerous features that are distinct from Android 17 itself.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
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Verb
That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
In addition to featuring her ex-husband, Jelly Roll, on the show, Bunnie Xo has interviewed a number of celebrities, including Dolly Parton, Jon Bon Jovi, Maury Povich, and Wiz Khalifa.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Noun
ZipRecruiter’s Invite to Apply feature enables employers to contact prospects whose skills match an open role, including passive candidates who may not be actively searching for a new job.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Google no longer uses an unmodified version of Android on its phones—the Pixel build includes numerous features that are distinct from Android 17 itself.
—ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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Interior designers highlight common mistakes that can make a living room appear less appealing.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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Additionally, Schwalbe must navigate voter stereotypes about scientists, highlighting the systemic barriers preventing experts from entering politics despite their valuable skills.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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My friend Cody Two Bears did not need to imagine.—
Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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When her father’s time appeared to be at hand a few days ago, Felicia Parazaider imagined him being reunited with Terry Kath in the afterlife soon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Those characteristics could make the biochar useful beyond fuel applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Though every case is unique, based on those that the NCMEC has tracked, there are some common characteristics among individuals who carry out fetal abductions, Steinbach says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Suarez also acknowledged both teams' slow starts, emphasizing the Red Sox's need to contend.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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As Hinkley’s family and fiancée mourn the loss of a young man who still had his entire future ahead of him, prosecutors emphasized the scrutiny applied when criminal allegations involve an on-duty law enforcement officer.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The controversial diplomatic breakthrough poses a quandary for Vance, whose aides see Rubio as his most viable challenger for the Republican presidential nomination should the secretary choose to run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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She was last seen Thursday night in surveillance footage walking through the Publix parking lot at 100 Old Cherokee Road.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Gallen was an early exemplar of the trend toward high-riding four-seamers, as his other stuff was mostly average in college, with good control probably his best attribute.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In addition to opacity, each of us prioritize varying secondary attributes in concealer (wrinkle-smoothing, crease-resistance, and ease of use, for instance).—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Verb
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After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Officials stressed that crews are not entering the building or attempting to manually remove product.—
Iris Salem,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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As for the film’s newest character Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, Newman initially envisioned an aggressive electric sound.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Garcia envisioned his own fashion show there, and made the decision to start his own label, one that celebrates his Colombian culture.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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