1
: having facial features of a particular kind
—used in combination
a heavy-featured lout
2
: displayed, advertised, or presented as a special attraction
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The inaugural music festival celebrating family farms and fair agriculture policies was held in Champagne, Illinois, and featured performances from Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Loretta Lynn and many others along with Mellencamp, Nelson and Young.
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Feb. 2026
During the work trip, the company allegedly paid the attendees their normal salaries, provided hotel rooms, food, and beverages, and featured speakers, including company executives, who discussed their career paths.
—Amanda Chen, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Yang was first hired at SNL as a writer in season 44 in 2018 before joining the cast as a featured player the following season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
The high fee reportedly was contingent on Messi being a featured player, which helped sell out the 48,000-seat venue.
—Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Feb. 2026
During the work trip, the company allegedly paid the attendees their normal salaries, provided hotel rooms, food, and beverages, and featured speakers, including company executives, who discussed their career paths.
—Amanda Chen, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Yang was first hired at SNL as a writer in season 44 in 2018 before joining the cast as a featured player the following season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
The high fee reportedly was contingent on Messi being a featured player, which helped sell out the 48,000-seat venue.
—Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Featured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featured. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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