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feather

[feth-er] / ˈfɛð ər /


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The specimen therefore captures more than just feather evolution.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

Perhaps it’s being pet in a certain way, combing their fur with a brush or letting them chase a feather.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

The most recent feather in Gen. Munir’s cap is the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed last week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Ross showcased several glamorous outfits, first donning a silver sequinned gown and white feather boa, then a sparkly red dress with ruffles and, lastly, a neon yellow raincoat with black trousers and top.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Oof, how are you carrying all of this? Why don’t you use a feather spell—” Seven stopped herself.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

And in the Middle East, hope, that thing with feathers, is a rare but precious bird.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

American football team the Atlanta Falcons have ruffled feathers with their new logo, which instantly drew mocking comparisons with imagery from Adolf Hitler's Germany.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Foreign objects were also discovered in their stomachs, including feathers, large rocks and flecks that appear to be paint – objects Shedd believes were ingested before they were moved to Chicago.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The en suite bathroom is as flamboyant as they come, with stars, peacock feathers, and graphic prints painted across the ceiling, purple walls, and double vanity.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

It had thick gray feathers that reflected the moonlight back.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Possible precedents flicker: Maya hieroglyphs, Buddhist mandalas, Hiberno-Saxon manuscripts, Bosch, Gauguin, feathered Trinidadian carnival masks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Donald Trump could become a lame duck president after US midterm elections but prospects at the ballot box are looking brighter for ducks of the feathered variety.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Iconic fashion designer Bob Mackie, who has died aged 87, spent his career styling the biggest stars in his signature bedazzled, feathered and beaded couture.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Convery has nicely feathered hair and a character burdened by the plot’s corniest contrivances: a bully stubbornly pursuing him to the literal end of civilization, a lost pet dog that he’s determined to rescue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Loki put on the feathered cloak and he took to the air, in falcon shape.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

He’s too busy feathering his own nest while laughing off any pretense of ethical behavior.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

Jos Buttler was the only England batter to fall, feathering Arshdeep Singh behind for eight.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Traditionally, skiers negotiate the steepest terrain of a course by feathering their skis at a slight diagonal and elongating their stride to help them conserve energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

The Australian skipper removed him for a 13th time in Tests, more than any other bowler, with a furious Root berating himself after prodding at a full delivery and feathering to Carey.

From Barron's ● Dec. 20, 2025

He heard the quick, feathering action of the hinges.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien


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