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feathery

[feth-uh-ree] / ˈfɛð ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
plumed
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Anna Wintour, the Global Editorial Director of Vogue magazine, wore a feathery custom Chanel confection to her signature event.

From BBC May 4, 2026

Asics’ new Metaspeed Ray model, for instance, weighs in at a feathery 4.55 ounces.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 19, 2026

The team found eight references to this thorny species, known as Vachellia leucophloea, which has feathery leaves, pale yellow bark, and white flowers.

From Science Daily Feb. 1, 2026

My friend goes for Netflix’s original seasonal blockbuster, “Fireplace For Your Home,” which shows nothing but a burning wonder slowly fading to glowing coals and feathery ash.

From Salon Dec. 18, 2025

They sat across from each other in the feathery, hay-smelling chicken coop.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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