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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the person who described Tuesday's decisions to the AP, Quinn and Kingsbury met in the morning to talk about the future of the team's offense, which features quarterback Jayden Daniels.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The most intriguing combo of late, though, features Robertson, Nicolas Roy and Easton Cowan.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
From there, a fireside living room features built-in cubbies for storing books or albums and a family room has pocketing glass doors spilling out to a patio, while an eat-in kitchen is outfitted with a center island topped by a hanging pot and plant rack, top-tier appliances, and a butler’s pantry.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
The former UConn women’s basketball star is captaining the youngest team in the 3-on-3 league this year, which features four first-time Unrivaled players with an average age of just 24 years old.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
The layout features a full page for notes on the left and, to the right, two days per page with horizontal space for tasks.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Leng said the Fujian features many pieces of equipment and technologies being used practically for the first time, and the warship will continue tests and verifications while simultaneously conducting training exercises to strengthen its combat capabilities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The pieces slide and secure together in a matter of seconds, and the unit features a thin dial for adjusting output and flame height.
—New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Some new features are exclusive to Chromebook Plus computers (more on those below).
—PC Magazine, 8 Nov. 2025
The features that sold me on this Bagsmart toiletry bag?
—John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Then there are the designs that prioritize smart features.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Passive House strategies were implemented throughout, and there’s rooftop solar with battery storage, high-efficiency heat pumps, and electric car chargers, among other features.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Flashback currently has nine titles in development encompassing live action features, animation and episodic series.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
In the future, Delta Concierge will add more features to the service for travelers, adapting it over time.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.
—Noun
Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
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This week's quiz highlights movie mayhem, decadent desserts and much more.—
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The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.—
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The company imagines intelligent appliances operating as agents that manage daily routines and return time to users.—
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In an episode where Milo and Zach try to help Melissa conquer her fear of roller coasters, the roller coaster Melissa imagines is the same one Phinneas and Ferb made in their backyard.—
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As such, its defining characteristics are mostly tactile rather than visual.—
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
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Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
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Samsung emphasizes that Brain Health is not intended to diagnose medical conditions.—
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Proposed by the Laguna Ocean Foundation, the project envisions restoring 9 acres of the marshy area and sand berm at the mouth of Aliso Creek, improving the link between the ocean and the nearby canyons and wildlands area.—
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The front area benefits from natural light, and Arakelyan envisions that as a space for content creators.—
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As evidenced by the number of Red Sox players who made public pleas for him to re-sign at Fenway Fest, those qualities will make Bregman an absolute bargain.—
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The loss goes without saying considering his leadership qualities and stellar play this year.—
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Son of the Century stresses this obsession with action and activity.—
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Topping also stresses the tree to the max, making if more vulnerable to other issues like drought or insect pests.—
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Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.—
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The approach to the childhood flashbacks came from how Springsteen pictures his past.—
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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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