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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2
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
Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
This iconic mic sounds great, looks great, and features quality physical controls like a volume knob to help you fine-tune your sound.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Verb
The course features architectural inspirations from the Biarritz, Lion’s Mouth, and Redan, each scaled to perfection for short iron and wedge play.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
This iconic mic sounds great, looks great, and features quality physical controls like a volume knob to help you fine-tune your sound.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Noun
Other notable features include an adjustable strap with a flat buckle and supersoft fabric.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feature
Verb
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The controversy highlights a fundamental vulnerability in decentralized prediction markets.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The First Fridays events — held the first Friday of July, August, September and October — will highlight the others.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The two imagined the estate as a members-only club, attracting international jet-setters, diplomats, and cultural tastemakers seeking an alternative to resort tourism.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Graydon imagined the party as a marketing coup for the magazine and a way to repair strained relationships on the West Coast.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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That’s why researchers have spent decades trying to use genetics and behavioral characteristics to divide the spectrum into meaningful subtypes.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
Verb
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That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Verb
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According to statements from camp officials and survivors, Eastland was last seen leading a group of girls from a cabin trying to get them to safety.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Chicago O’Hare, one of the world’s busiest airports, saw nearly 114,000 passengers, also a record.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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In particular, durability was an important attribute, especially since some games are played in downpours, high heat and sub-zero conditions.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The paternal figure is also known for his adventurous streak, too, all attributes that tie him to Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The report stresses that this would need to be quickly explored, approved, and set in motion on an expedited basis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Murray stressed that rodent populations can harm humans and wildlife.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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By stepping back, leaders can envision what success might look like six months or even a year from now and identify the steps necessary to achieve that vision.—
Karyn Gallant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Then-County Commissioner Tom Moser envisioned designating point people at each camp who would monitor a website and alert camp counselors and attendees if evacuation was needed.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Feature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feature. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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