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as in highlights
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 imagines
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 characteristics
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 features
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The interior base is lined with the same suede used on the sandals, while the exterior bottom features Birkenstock’s recognizable bone-pattern outsole.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
The festival at Double JJ Ranch, which features dozens of DJs and music artists, started on Thursday and is expected to wrap up on Sunday night, according to its website.
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Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Amazon’s Fourth of July sale features markdowns on everything from travel pants to comfortable dresses, but the member-only deals below are some of the best.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The matchup with the Wings also features the top two picks from the 2026 WNBA draft with Miles and Azzi Fudd.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The coins include the quarter, dime, nickel and penny, as well as signature coins, all with unique elements and features emblematic of the nation's milestone.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The series also features Birgit Minichmayr, Benjamin Sadler, Merlin Rose, Peter Lohmeyer and Nick Romeo Reimann.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The company has recently focused on developing advanced safety features for bicycles.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Outdoor features include a putting green and lighted horseshoe pit.
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David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The transformation proved that preserving original features didn't mean sacrificing style.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Both inner and outer displays are spacious and stunning, and a powerful processor supports a rich range of AI features as well as all your everyday tasks.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Verb
The show features fire jugglers and fire breathers.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
For the first time ever, the starting lineup mostly features players with key roles on teams in top European leagues.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The interior base is lined with the same suede used on the sandals, while the exterior bottom features Birkenstock’s recognizable bone-pattern outsole.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
The festival at Double JJ Ranch, which features dozens of DJs and music artists, started on Thursday and is expected to wrap up on Sunday night, according to its website.
—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Amazon’s Fourth of July sale features markdowns on everything from travel pants to comfortable dresses, but the member-only deals below are some of the best.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The matchup with the Wings also features the top two picks from the 2026 WNBA draft with Miles and Azzi Fudd.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2026
The coins include the quarter, dime, nickel and penny, as well as signature coins, all with unique elements and features emblematic of the nation's milestone.
—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The series also features Birgit Minichmayr, Benjamin Sadler, Merlin Rose, Peter Lohmeyer and Nick Romeo Reimann.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Noun
Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
The company has recently focused on developing advanced safety features for bicycles.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Outdoor features include a putting green and lighted horseshoe pit.
—
David Caraccio
updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
The transformation proved that preserving original features didn't mean sacrificing style.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Both inner and outer displays are spacious and stunning, and a powerful processor supports a rich range of AI features as well as all your everyday tasks.
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
Verb
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The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
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The Ellisons' story highlights a bigger problem for this on Atlanta's south side - access to emergency and speciality care, one that has increased since the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point.
Verb
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Surprisingly, this is not entirely where the film is going; a little before the halfway mark, the Minions mess up yet again (leaving a vacuum, one imagines, the Three Stooges will soon fill).
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Bateman acknowledged that bringing a fan-favorite novel to life comes with high expectations, since every reader imagines the characters differently.
Noun
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Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.
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Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
Verb
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Their leadership emphasizes quality, craftsmanship and long-term reputation over short-term gains.
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The American model emphasizes individual responsibility and personal choice.
Verb
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The company’s existing workhorse rocket, Electron, is simply too small to deliver most of the kinds of communications satellites that Rocket Lab envisions developing.
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Baldet envisions Elevate as a category-defining modern wellness brand, built on utility and trust.
Noun
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All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
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In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.
Verb
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Loeb stresses that the council, which does not have a budget outside of some reimbursement for travel expenses for members, is not intended to be an echo chamber.
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Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses.
Verb
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
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