features 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of feature
1
as in highlights
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 imagines
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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features

2 of 2

noun

plural of feature
as in characteristics
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 features
Verb
The jersey features a white base accented with pink, mint and black detailing. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 The cast of The Days Off features Antonia Robolini, Luiza Quinteiro, Laura Paredes and Guillermo Berthold. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026 The Rams’ defensive front features Young, Turner, and linemen Braden Fiske and Poona Ford, among others. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The course is generous off the tee, particularly on the front nine, which features few in-play water hazards. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Set to take place in Irvine, California’s Great Park on August 29, the wider lineup features Bikini Kill, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks, and Mitski. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 The Bite of Seattle Festival features hundreds of local vendors and live music performances, drawing 350,000 guests over three days, its website says. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 The double sink is open to the views and features amenities from Healing Earth, a natural skincare line. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 The Breman reading features Atlanta actors Pamela Gold, Rivka Levin, Clayton Landey, Mary Lynn Owen and Russell Scott. — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Noun
But the current facility lacks features like a gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and an auditorium, which Stewart said are important for a well-rounded educational environment. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 The licensed players and NIL concept revived the college game, but complicated features like this beloved one. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Each seat is 19 inches wide with 39 inches of pitch with thoughtful features like a hard shell for easy reclining without disturbing surrounding fliers and privacy dividers attached to the headrest. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 The program emphasizes advancements in autonomy, commerciality, and hybrid power integration, and incorporates innovative features such as voice control to enhance Soldier‑system interaction. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 But those same features make the mechanism behind olfactory navigation notoriously difficult to test. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026 That lawsuit says the company is contributing to the youth mental health crisis by designing addictive features and violated federal law by collecting data on kids under 13 without parental consent. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Browning and Eveland pointed out all the features of the weapon and walked through how to safely take it apart and put it back together. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026 There’s an elaborate children’s playroom with a heated padded floor and built-ins for storage, along with kid-forward features like monkey bars, a climbing wall and a swing. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for features
  1. highlights
  2. imagines
  3. characteristics
  4. emphasizes
  5. envisions
  6. qualities
  7. stresses
  8. pictures
Verb
  • Beyond fundraising, the initiative highlights sports as a critical platform for developing character and leadership skills in youth.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Climate change meets history The resurfacing of these warships highlights an increasingly common phenomenon across Europe.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of highlights
Verb
  • Gulzar imagines Toba Tek Singh still standing on his swollen feet at the Wagah-Attari border.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Much of the public conversation about wildfire still imagines forests as oversized campfires.
    — Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of imagines
Noun
  • Hoyos said the move was made because Rios Novo, who was Miami’s starter during its MLS Cup championship run, has characteristics that better suit the team’s playing style.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of characteristics
Verb
  • The hotel also emphasizes a repair-don’t-replace ethos with building appliances, and uses refillable bottles for all of its toiletries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The company heavily emphasizes one-on-one communication starting at the initial consultation, educating customers and sharing clear next steps throughout the process.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizes
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  • The agreement envisions international forces, a technocratic Palestinian committee and years of decommissioning Hamas arsenals and tunnels, while Gaza’s shattered infrastructure and staggering civilian toll underscore the scale of rebuilding ahead.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Advertisement Max staggers and envisions his dead wife and imagined son again before pulling himself back to his closing argument.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of envisions
Noun
  • The Free People One Frida Godet Midiskirt has those same ethereal qualities with a modern twist that feels wearable in everyday life.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The defining universities of the next generation will demonstrate those same qualities themselves.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualities
Verb
  • Elevated energy prices, fueled by the Iran conflict, continue to drive inflation, a key concern for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh who stresses the need for lower inflation.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Shelby wants to be one of the first passengers onboard because the overhead bin space stresses her out but her husband likes being last.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of stresses
Verb
  • Petrarch pictures the ghosts of Homer and Ennius together, and Homer’s ghost points out to Ennius a solitary figure, Francescus, working on a great epic poem, Africa.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • And Trey pictures his dad still in the third base coach’s box for the Dodgers.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
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“Features.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/features. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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