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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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A bald eagle rescued near Big Bear over the weekend is likely Jackie, one-half of the beloved pair featured in a longtime nest livestream, according to the wildlife nonprofit behind the cam.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Another question featured on the Say platform, represented by 5.2 million shares and 492 votes, asks Tesla to detail the “main constraints” to expanding robotaxi operations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Having suffered the injury in September 2024, mere months after Spain's Euros triumph, Rodri missed the rest of that season then featured sporadically last campaign.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The tournament’s first halftime show featured an eclectic lineup including Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, Chris Martin, Burna Boy and, in one of the day’s more unexpected highlights, the Muppets.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
A sepia reproduction of a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Glass was featured on the cover.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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