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feathery

[feth-uh-ree] / ˈfɛð ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
plumed
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Ideal for summer, this light and feathery style of bread can be used as buns for barbecues, for sandwiches in a picnic and in those lazy summer picky teas.

From BBC • Jun. 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

After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Forced to smear herself with a lotion that Teddy claims saps her powers, she does it with feathery spa fingers like she’s getting a facial.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

They had discarded their cloaks to reveal other furry faces, along with three feathery ones, and even a turtle.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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