feathers 1 of 2

plural of feather

feathers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of feather

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of feathers
Noun
The feathers harkened back to Paris Couture Week in July 2026, when several high-profile figures like Jennifer Lopez and Emma Corrin embraced feathery embellishments in their respective front-row looks. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 When basics — pinstripes, polka dots, gingham and army green — inflate and explode into palatial forms, expelling feathers and brocade. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Hotels turn to down-alternative fills like microfiber for similar plushness without the feathers. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Helen admired pheasants and kept their long, rusty feathers in her sewing room. — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026 The Gamecocks took care of the two scrubs on their schedule to start the year before getting their tail feathers handed to them in back to back weeks to begin SEC play. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Beyond attempting to smooth the industry’s many ruffled feathers, Hollywood’s newest mogul must now also wrestle down an astonishing $80 billion in debt accrued as a result of this highly leveraged merger. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 She was seen performing the valle, likely influenced by the region of Kosovo her family is from, while wearing a backless black dress with feathers on the neckline. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The blue carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles was a sea of extravagant and unconventional ensembles featuring plenty of fur, feathers, and fringe. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feathers
Noun
  • At the other end, creators of all kinds are being empowered to tell their stories better.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dann and her staff have led corporate team-building events, visited day care centers for art activities, and hosts birthday parties and showers of all kinds.
    — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • An emphasis on local artisans can be seen in everything from the restaurant’s clay tableware to the spirits used in The Bar’s impressive craft cocktail list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While looks at the show leaned into the designer’s ethereal, romantic spirits, this was also an exercise in literary self-portraiture.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Abercrombie keeps moving away from its old identity while Hollister pulls recognizable pieces of its past back onto the racks.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As Béatrice’s amateur detective work pulls her in deeper, the strands begin to suggest a conspiracy, one marked by mysterious disappearances and the clandestine sway of the Vatican.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The script, by Luke Davies, loosely braids three different timelines.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The charming stripes on this Gibson stoneware set make for a nice departure from predictable, stark-white dinnerware.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bozeman said in the call that the larger network density should improve freight matching, service levels and the company’s ability to penetrate additional modes and customer segments.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Who knows how ubiquitous these modes of silence are for particular minorities?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The rooms Six spacious room types span a minimum of 475 square feet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The approach also gives military units more flexibility during different types of missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Feathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feathers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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