feather

Example Sentences

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In midair she manages to turn herself 180 degrees before being caught by her partner, despite her momentum seeming to drift into his arms like a feather blown by a breeze.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

In 2019, 2020 and 2021 the sea ice was relatively stable and significant feather mounds were visible.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

He places the stones on Tom’s lap, Ms. Kessler tells us, “and walks slowly around the room, waving a vulture feather in the air.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Lady Gaga embraced her "Mayhem" era, rocking a high-necked sleeveless black feather gown from Matieres Fecales that trailed behind her in wisps of tulle.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

“First, the Berserker, with the strength of ten men and the courage of ten thousand. I am light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell