adjective
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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 communique featured previously unused language targeting "freedom of navigation in and overflight above straits" while separately calling for "unimpeded" passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
He rolled back many of the counter-tariffs imposed by his predecessor Justin Trudeau and apologized to Trump for an ad paid for by the province of Ontario that featured then President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
US actress Rebecca Hall, who featured in both films with Hottle, paid tribute by sharing pictures of them together on set.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The lone exception to the rule is Botswana, a democratic republic that has traditionally featured the sitting president’s portrait on its 10 pula banknote denomination.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
It had originally been a port-red color—and by lamplight, at least, still was—but it now featured a number of rather pancreas-shaped faded spots, unsentimental mementos, all, of a series of household pets.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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