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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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These devices, along with other examples from the project, were featured in a recent Art Lab installation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Clancy's televised five-week trial, which featured more than 80 witnesses and days of distressing testimony, has sparked debate in the United States over maternal mental health.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
The only available case involving Suzette is a California lawsuit she filed against clothing company Shein in March over unauthorized merchandise that featured her late sister.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
After hitting a 52-week low of $106.37 in late June, the stock recovered on a strong second-quarter earnings beat that featured robust commercial growth and a raised outlook.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
I trailed Mumtaz into a kitchen that featured a metal sink the size of a table.
From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed
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