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One of its most prominent stylistic features is the use of phrases consisting of two synonyms (usually nouns or verbs).

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  1. noun Any of the distinct parts of the face, as the eyes, nose, or mouth.
  2. noun The overall appearance of the face or its parts. Often used in the plural.
  3. noun A prominent or distinctive aspect, quality, or characteristic: a feature of one's personality; a feature of the landscape.

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  • One of its most prominent stylistic features is the use of phrases consisting of two synonyms (usually nouns or verbs). —  VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol V No 3
  • The men all wore nondescript business suits, and though their features were as different one from the other as the features of men on earth, there was also a sameness to them. —  A Wrinkle in Time
  • He then told the Count de la Roque, that my features were agreeable, and promised intellect, which he believed I was not deficient in; but that was not enough, and time must show the rest; after which, turning to me, he said, "Child, almost all situations are attended with difficulties in the beginning; yours, however, shall not have too great a portion of them; be prudent, and endeavor to please everyone, that will be almost your only employment; for the rest fear nothing, you shall be taken care of." —  The Confessions of J J Rousseau
  • One of its useful features is the system of usage notes appearing here and there, for example: "The verb grow ` to become 'often suggests a gradual process rather than a sudden change. —  VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XIV No 2
  • 'Isaiah!' —  Sharpe's Gold
 

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