featured

adjective

fea·​tured ˈfē-chərd How to pronounce featured (audio)
1
: having facial features of a particular kind
used in combination
a heavy-featured lout
2
: displayed, advertised, or presented as a special attraction

Examples of featured in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The featured temperature range is between -13°F to 10°F, which is as cold or colder than some other chest freezers on this list. Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024 Over the years, Terri Irwin has been a featured subject in the dating rumor mill. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024 Each concert will culminate with the featured musician receiving a bouquet of their favorite flowers, a symbolic gesture honoring their impact and legacy in music. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 May 2024 The awards were hosted by The Kid Mero and featured guests included Emmy Award-winning sportscaster James Brown, Memphis Grizzlies player Jaren Jackson Jr. and Women’s National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for featured 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of featured was in the 15th century

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“Featured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featured. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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