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 Jovic was not on the bench Tuesday, after previously playing as a featured piece in Serbia’s rotation. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024 Another featured ballet students, who danced along an imaginary high wire (a red line taped to the stage). Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024 Johnson, whose real name is Jessica Williams, joined the NBC show as a featured player in Season 46 before being promoted to repertory status in 2022 ahead of its 48th season. Peter White, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2024 The featured funny men are Kevin Lee and Paul Nardizzi. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 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 8 Sep. 2024.

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