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 ceremony showcased the award-winning videos and creators and featured performances by the APAM Youth Choir, Sunny’s Drama Space and 85Fun Dance Studio that highlighted the culture and heritage of Asian American children. Mylene Stolpe, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024 The carpet, which some online critics said reminded them of Colgate toothpaste, was in white and featured swirls of red and blue. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 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 17 May. 2024.

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