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feathered

[feth-erd] / ˈfɛð ərd /
ADJECTIVE
feathery
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
tufted
Synonyms


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Around 175 million years ago, a group of feathered dinosaurs known as Pennaraptora appeared.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

And Teyana Taylor, who has ruled the red carpet all awards season, wore a black and white feathered sleeveless Chanel gown with a sheer panel over her toned stomach.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

The back features a genie’s lamp resting on an open book and a feathered quill with an olive branch in the background—symbols of peace, knowledge and learning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The 77-year-old wore a blue feathered hat made by a milliner to the late Queen and carried a bag designed by Lady Victoria.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Stage makeup made their eyes look enormous, and their long, knobbly-kneed legs disappeared into wide feathered tutus that bounced comically when they moved.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood