featured

adjective fea·tured \ ˈfē-chərd \

Updated on: 20 May 2018

Definition of featured

1 : having facial features of a particular kind —used in combination

a heavy-featured lout

2 : displayed, advertised, or presented as a special attraction

Recent Examples of featured from the Web

Today's featured beer: Green Zebra Gose Style Ale plus bottles of KBS (no takeouts).

— marc bona, cleveland.com, "Beer calendar: Great Lakes tap specials, police benefit at Platform, more," 14 May 2018
The featured speaker on opioids was Shannon Royce, director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

— lawrence specker, AL.com, "In Faith Forums, AG Marshall promotes church engagement," 1 May 2018
Another featured element on the property is the opportunity to bust a few clay targets at two 10-station sporting clays courses and a wobble trap set up.

— ralph winingham, San Antonio Express-News, "Joshua Creek Ranch Recognized by Outdoor Industry Leader," 19 Apr. 2018
Florida Trail Association Monthly meeting with featured guest speaker.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Coral Springs, Coconut Creek area events, April 11-21," 11 Apr. 2018
The featured technologies are: Sound Jam, Sound Machine, and Expressive Pixels.

— madeleine rivera | fox news, Fox News, "SXSW: Microsoft project helps ALS community make music using eyes," 15 Mar. 2018
Several races up and down the legislative ballot featured candidates from one end of the GOP’s pool running against the kids from the other end.

— ross ramsey, star-telegram, "Texans won’t have to wait for November to know who’s winning | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 6 Mar. 2018
What’s more, the look featured diamonds dripping from each ear, visible thanks to Zendaya's tight top-knot.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "Oscars 2018: Zendaya Wears One-Shoulder Giambattista Valli Dress," 5 Mar. 2018
Why as one of the few prominently featured adult actors.

— michael o'connell, The Hollywood Reporter, "Derek Luke Lands Starring Role in NBC's 'Suspicion' Pilot," 2 Mar. 2018

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in the meaning defined at sense 1

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