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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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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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Not only are these chemicals harmful if ingested, but glycerin may also cause feathers to become matted, which reduces their ability to insulate birds against cold temperatures.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Cher, the iconic singer and actress, may have ruffled a few feathers among fans of Michigan couple Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell by telling the couple Bell deserves better than her longtime partner.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The actress wore an electric red skirt, embellished with layers of feathers and further dramatized with a lengthy train.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 Jan. 2026
Sequins, feathers and fringes add movement and fun, transforming eveningwear into the ultimate party pieces.
—Alex Badia, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Trump ruffled feathers early in 2025 with his ambitions over the Arctic island of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, as well as Canada and the Panama Canal.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
Luckily for the show, nothing ruffles the other women’s feathers more, so good television still ensues.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
What a difference five years has made, as LGA has since been named Skytrax’s best regional airport in North America, among many feathers in its cap.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
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It’s stuffed with a cushy combination of down feathers and polyfiber fill, then wrapped up in lush velvet upholstery.
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These other kinds percolate through the bedrock to shallower depths and hence are cooler.—
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There were the kinds of first-day hiccups employees of all kinds can relate to.—
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
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The tangerine stripes down the sides lend a fresh splash for casual days, and they’re easily paired with either the aforementioned cashmere sweater or a matching hoodie.—
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In addition to mixing florals and stripes, interesting objects like brass animals, souvenirs, and paperweights are now acting as eye candy on every surface.—
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Both choices have continuously variable automatic transmissions (CVTs) with eight-speed manual shift modes.—
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Both Fischer and Lutron call out lighting systems and apps that change lighting based on pre-programmed modes and even automatically transition to align with circadian cycles.—
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Tankaneo Long Trench Coat A long trench instantly pulls any outfit together, and this one does it with a fresh, fashion-forward edge.—
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The cheese pulls everything together, giving it an extra salty and savory depth.—
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Lynch, the Rivian engineer, said outdoorsy types can feel confident taking their R1S or R1T Quads with them on the trails or national parks.—
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Why Some Glass Can Break in the Microwave Certain types of glass can break in the microwave due to their inability to withstand high heat and rapid temperature changes.—
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Tom Cochrun, the news director at the local TV news station WISH, recalled Kiritsis’s erratic moods to the Indianapolis Star, from screaming and yelling to crying and laughing.—
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After the questionnaire, the study volunteers recorded nightly reports on their smartphone use and overall daily moods.—
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Saturday marked a happy homecoming of sorts for Hornets co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach AC Patterson, who had two different stints as a Portland State assistant coach, including from 2022-24.—
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The new district is a throwback of sorts to Orange County’s mid- to late-20th-century role as a bastion of conservative Republicanism.—
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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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