featured

Definition of featurednext
past tense of feature

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of featured McCartney 3, 2, 1 wasn’t exclusively aimed at music nerds, but a certain measure of nerdiness was ideal for appreciating the six-episode deep dive, which featured thorough lyrical analysis and ruminations on a unique journey. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Heritage denim often featured rigid constructions that would not give. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 That season featured a new starting quarterback and the league’s youngest team, with few expectations to go far. Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Today, the plane is based in Bucks County and is often featured at air shows and aviation exhibitions. Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 The MusiCares Persons of the Year ceremony has traditionally featured a cocktail reception, dinner and a tribute concert with performances by renowned artists celebrating the honoree’s music and humanitarian work. Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 And because of that, they weren’t featured within the main story as strongly as all the other cast. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 As a Texas senator, Cruz is one of the few 2028 hopefuls, besides Vance, who’s being featured at the convention. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Trump will be featured both nights and is also using it as an opportunity for fundraising. Bill Barrow, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featured
Verb
  • The Knights responded with their own impressive drive, highlighted by a 26-yard run by Watson that set up a 30-yard touchdown pass from Jenkins to receiver Waden Charles.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Demon Deacons went 64 yards on six plays, highlighted by a 49-yard completion from Lopez to Jack Foley down the right sideline.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At the Miami-Dade Democratic Party’s Blue Gala featuring statewide candidates on the November ballot, speakers addressed the shifting dynamics and emphasized that Democrats can solve the state’s most pressing issues.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • That expansion has emphasized a longstanding divide over how the state should spend education dollars.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Does the homepage describe the product customers can buy today rather than the company the founders imagined 18 months ago?
    Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The reality was more satisfying as the reunion mini-set went on beyond the song or two that fans imagined.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Supporting and empowering women leaders is also about creating workplaces that are understanding, flexible and aware of the many responsibilities that women balance across their professional and personal lives, Cole stressed.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Melanie McGovern of the Better Business Bureau has stressed that companies with strong customer service save homeowners real money and real headaches over time.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Though it's pictured unfurnished, Mini Domy does say that it can be outfitted with a proper bed and a kitchenette.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
  • The idea had come up even before the death of Parton (pictured above at London’s Heathrow Airport in 1977).
    Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That means his path to the Dodgers’ postseason roster will likely be as a left-handed bat off the bench, essentially the role the club envisioned for Dalton Rushing before his most recent IL stint.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The rocket was always envisioned to have a reusable first stage, though making that happen took a while.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Having once dreamed a modern India would be able to move past divisions of religion and caste, Jinnah became disillusioned.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Brooks, in particular, Panthers fans have dreamed about for years.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Featured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featured. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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