1
as in to highlight
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 to imagine
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 characteristic
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 feature
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The Best Actress category also features a string of impressive narratives between each of its nominees.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Terms & Conditions, the first feature from video artist Joseph, was complicated this morning after it was announced that Participant had pulled the project from a debut slot at Sundance.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The show featured performances with David Bowie and Bryan Adams.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Related Articles The Best Actress category also features a string of impressive narratives between each of its nominees.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Soon after launch, players will be able to customize how Henry looks through the barber feature.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Terms & Conditions, the first feature from video artist Joseph, was complicated this morning after it was announced that Participant had pulled the project from a debut slot at Sundance.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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Cambridge’s absence also highlighted the Buckeyes’ lack of depth.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her works, such as Judith Slaying Holofernes, challenge traditional gender roles and highlight her mastery of light and composition. 14.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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And these computer models could train themselves to forecast wildfires with greater speed and complexity than humans could ever imagine.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Especially in periods when camp rules allowed detainees to create artwork in their cells, the artists’ use of prison detritus and found objects made the artwork more than simply a depiction of what the men lacked, desired or imagined.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For years, the company had emphasized to-go orders from its mobile app and even remodeled cafes to remove seating.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Cheekbones are emphasized when the bangs reach the tip of the nose (see Emily Ratajkowski).—
Philipp Wehsack,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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New Orleans is also seeing its all-time snowiest day based on modern records taken at their current location.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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The states that saw the most substantial mortgage costs were as follows: Hawaii, California, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts and Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Once again, Alyaksandr Lukashenka is using external attributes of democracy to stay in power.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Of those who identified as financially stressed, 32% said handling unexpected emergencies like medical bills, car repairs and home maintenance trigger their anxiety with cash, the report found.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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The parties, my best friends and I threw every now and then, whenever the school stressed us out, to let off some steam and feel less stressed by criticizing the school system together laughing until our sides ached, those were the nights that built the bonds that truly mattered.—
Amal Murtaja,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shazia envisions a future where healthcare providers globally adopt KARAMeD to deliver consultations through their online presence, promoting equity, accessibility, and compassion in medical care.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump allies, however, previously envisioned a massive expansion of the number of political positions, jumping from roughly 4,000 currently to about 50,000.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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