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Etymology
Origin of featured
First recorded in 1375–1425, featured is from the late Middle English word fetured. See feature, -ed 3
Explanation
When something is featured, it's given a place of prominence. If you're the featured soloist in the Mongolian throat singing concert, your name and maybe your photo appears in the program, and you'll be singing important solos. At the grocery store, you're likely to see displays of featured items — new or unusual foods or items with special prices the store manager wants you to notice. Advertising campaigns often make use of a featured character, such as the Energizer bunny or the Geico gecko, and this approach has proven to be an effective way to get consumers' attention.
Vocabulary lists containing featured
Example Sentences
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The host announced his Talarico interview would not air on ABC but instead be featured on the show’s YouTube channel.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
It is legal to hire based on looks as long as it isn’t tied to one of those protected characteristics, and physical attractiveness has always featured prominently in fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
However, only AT&T and T-Mobile promotions are featured on the website.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
While the exact terms of these aren't known, it is understood they featured costly fines and a requirement to pay a minimum number of tour events.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
They had been interviewed together on The David Frost Show and featured in a television documentary about racial issues in the South.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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