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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Featured player Emil Wakim is also not returning to the cast after joining for Season 50.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025
Featured prominently on the flag was an image of an M-16-style rifle.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024
Featured among its displays are top facts about Blunt, including that he "used to be in the army but left because he didn't like it".
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024
Featured mostly this season as a short-yardage quarterback shove option, Edwards showed off his full array of talents early.
From Washington Times • Dec. 30, 2023
Select "What's New & Featured Resources" and then "Clearinghouse."
From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation
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