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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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2
as in frills
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025 -
Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But the major bowl games allow locker room access, which pulls back the curtain (literally) on what a team is really like when no one is watching.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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At the end of each show, members from the audience get to sit in a big red chair and try to tell an anecdote before Norton, or a guest, pulls a lever that flips them backward.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Our moods were instantly lifted at the sight of Florida’s only endemic bird species in its natural habitat.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Are these recurring nightmares, because sleep is very important to maintaining stable moods.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hackman's talents spanned multiple genres, from gritty dramas like The French Connection to comedy roles in Young Frankenstein.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The analysis released Thursday found that those bans disproportionately affect books about certain identities, including people of color, and also more often apply to certain genres, such as history.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, there's no knowing what varieties of sticky residue exist on the floor of the United Center mid-game, and the furry bag is hovering dangerously close to the surface.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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