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as in kinds
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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2
as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
you're in fine feather today
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Recent Examples of feathers
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Delaney said some local rancher friends donated a few hundred feathers to her from their flock of heirloom turkeys.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
There are certain landscaping features that can get your neighbors' feathers in a ruffle no matter hidden your backyard is.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Some models even had feathers caught in their hair, adding to the collection’s ethereal mood.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Like their more familiar blue relatives, peafowl are capable of flying, despite their large size and long tail feathers.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This summer’s World Cup has so far ruffled feathers stateside over extreme ticket prices and visa concerns.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Last year, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets (Sunny and Gizmo) were about a month older during the fireworks show and had already grown enough feathers to fly away from the nest.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Across its elegant two-meter long train, the dress also featured 25,000 delicate feathers by Lemarié.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Noun
So Brennan, as the only player not covered in slime and feathers, immediately looks like the winner.
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Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Delaney said some local rancher friends donated a few hundred feathers to her from their flock of heirloom turkeys.
—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
There are certain landscaping features that can get your neighbors' feathers in a ruffle no matter hidden your backyard is.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Some models even had feathers caught in their hair, adding to the collection’s ethereal mood.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Like their more familiar blue relatives, peafowl are capable of flying, despite their large size and long tail feathers.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This summer’s World Cup has so far ruffled feathers stateside over extreme ticket prices and visa concerns.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Last year, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets (Sunny and Gizmo) were about a month older during the fireworks show and had already grown enough feathers to fly away from the nest.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Across its elegant two-meter long train, the dress also featured 25,000 delicate feathers by Lemarié.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
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Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.
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With more hot days ahead, Minnesota farmers of all kinds are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather.
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Koval Distillery, Chicago’s first legal post-Prohibition distillery, produces spirits as artful as its bottle designs and Vin312 Winery has grown from its owner’s garage into a full-fledged tasting room.
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The release continues Tamworth’s tradition of creating spirits inspired by the natural world around its rural New Hampshire home.
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Dembele’s pace stretches defenses, Olise has developed into one of Europe’s most creative playmakers and Barcola's intelligent movement constantly pulls defenders out of position.
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As Otto groans, Rhaenrya pulls back and cleaves off Otto's head.
Verb
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Hamilton let his signature braids down ahead of his race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, which marks the seventh stop on the Formula 1 calendar this year.
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The latter, in particular, braids the bittersweet melodies of anorak-sporting vintage twee with ear-bleeding country-grunge that evokes Meat Puppets’ heaviest squalls.
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The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
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But with the righty and the Yankees donning stars and stripes themed jerseys, bombs began bursting in the humid Bronx air shortly after Saturday’s game began.
Noun
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By bringing other modes of indoor precision cooking outdoors.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
Verb
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Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
Noun
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These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
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While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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