How to Use feathering in a Sentence

feathering

noun
  • The bodice was a mock neck halter fit while the hem was flared with even more feathering added to it.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The brown feathering on the side resembles a spoonie, while the back end of the bird is more wigeon-like.
    — Ryan Chelius, Outdoor Life, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Because this is sports and not real life, tarring and feathering is going to win.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Wispy bangs typically have a lot of feathering on the ends, adding to their barely there, soft look.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Then, blot with a Kleenex or add a small amount of translucent powder to prevent feathering.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Once the lip is in place, add a sheer layer of translucent powder to set it and prevent feathering as the night goes on.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2021
  • The humiliation of tar-and-feathering is evoked here too, but so is a message of flight.
    — New York Times, 18 Feb. 2021
  • Henderson, a task force member, likes to gaze out toward the hills, with their thick tree canopy and feathering of clouds on top.
    — Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Nov. 2020
  • Yellow Madonna is a pastel yellow with faint yellow and green feathering.
    — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
  • This bird has a white patch right behind the bill (characteristic of blue-wings) paired with the cinnamon brown feathering.
    — Ryan Chelius, Outdoor Life, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The feathering of setters — the longer fur on their ears, chest, back of the legs and tail — works to blend their movement into a sweeping brush of the countryside.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 16 Oct. 2019
  • This feathering and the addition of caramel are something that Prue made up and doesn’t exist in nature, but looks amazing.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Her performance proved that a 20-year-old woman can be strong, feathering, free, warm to her competitors, and salty all at the same time.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Camouflage your lips with a non-drying concealer to prevent feathering.
    — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, 18 Dec. 2013
  • In the lab, our testers re-assessed their liners after 30 minutes, checking for any signs of smudging, fading, or feathering.
    — Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Lastly, Ade decided to cut face-framing layers by making my bangs thicker using the feathering method.
    — Louise Whitbread, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
  • No bold lip is complete without a liner, which can prolong lipstick wear by up to two hours and helps ensure a flawless even color all day long without smudging or feathering.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2021
  • As if with ink and watercolor, Ahdieh pairs sharp lines with a delicate feathering of interior color.
    — Katie Ward Beim-Esche, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2020
  • The lovely ‘Lady Jane’ amaryllis offers huge semi-double, apricot-pink blooms with creamy white feathering and stripes.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Waterproof and transfer-proof, this weightless formula stays put all day without bleeding or feathering—even under layers of lipstick or gloss.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Its super hydrating formula resists feathering and lasts without drying out the delicate lip area.
    — Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • There are 80-pound setters with silky coats that nearly brush the ground, and there are 35-pound setters with just enough wispy feathering to distinguish them from pointers.
    — Tom Davis, Field & Stream, 15 May 2020
  • While wispy bangs tend to work well on those with finer hair because the feathering creates volume, an experienced hairstylist can feather the ends of heavier hair to keep the look light and airy.
    — Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 27 July 2023
  • Her crisp white custom Atelier Versace gown featured ombréd feathering, billowing out into a small train.
    — Erika Harwood, Vanities, 24 Feb. 2017
  • One abominable practice used on political adversaries was tarring and feathering.
    — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Members would wear white caps and disguises while doling out their vigilante justice, which included tar and feathering, whipping, arson and drowning.
    — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024
  • The soft-matte, moisturizing formula is long-wearing without feathering and stays put through kissing, pouting, and sipping.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 25 July 2024
  • There’s something very Liv Tyler–inspired about this haircut by hairstylist @kitsadasha; the choppy feathering and ultra-micro bangs make it.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Banja Luka is a strong yellow with red feathering and another variety likely to return the following spring.
    — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021

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