featured

Definition of featurednext
past tense of feature

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of featured The lineup featured powerhouse artists across genres and generations, including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Bikini Kill, Garbage, the Breeders, Mitski, and Not for Radio. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 When Lands’ End featured an interview with Steinem in its 2016 catalog, outraged readers threatened a boycott. Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Additionally, the minutes featured a notable new expression regarding the impact of artificial intelligence. CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Parton’s film career also featured movies such as 1980’s 9 to 5, 1984’s Rhinestone, and 1992’s Straight Talk. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 The series has always featured designers who have already started selling outfits and building their brands before being on the show. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 The black patent leather high heel sandal featured a prominent, voluminous pompom and fringe trim at the heel. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 The full bar service featured a dedicated martini station and dessert included an ice cream truck and frozen yogurt. Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Cruz finished second to Trump during the 2016 Republican presidential primary, which featured more than a dozen GOP lawmakers vying for the nomination. Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featured
Verb
  • Pro Football Network highlighted him after the 2025 (October) game against Tampa Bay despite Neal not recording a rushing attempt, pointing to his work picking up pressure against Todd Bowles’ blitz-heavy defense.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That chemistry was already on display between Nix and Harvey during the latter’s rookie season, highlighted by a touchdown connection between the two that cemented a late-season victory in Kansas City.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 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
  • Polcari and Lucchini emphasized that aerobic fitness reduces sweating and heat suffering, calling high physical fitness nonnegotiable for modern drivers.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors emphasized that the charges are allegations and that Singh is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Few could have imagined then, just how far women’s boxing would travel, carried high on Taylor’s shoulders, over the next 17 years.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The conceit — Monroe imagined at the century mark, walking into an audition and finally allowed to speak her mind — arrived nearly whole.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Apple stressed the iPhone Duo's durability, its titanium makeup and the 100-plus components used to create the hinge.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Steinberg stressed the importance of letting Mendoza develop both behind the scenes and on the field.
    Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Escape The Glass House model pictured is already built and located at Escape's own Canoe Bay Village in Wisconsin.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But many gynecologic oncologists say the conversation is worth having early — not after a patient has already pictured chemotherapy as the finish line.
    Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Browns always envisioned defensive tackle Maliek Collins being activated from the physically unable to perform list in time to ramp up for the opener, and Collins is on schedule.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Spearheaded by the family’s patriarch, a civil engineer who spent five years meticulously guiding its development, it was envisioned as a place with soul, which is inspired by the family’s summers growing up on the island.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Brooks, in particular, Panthers fans have dreamed about for years.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kennedy and Eames, who’ve been friends since middle school, have both dreamed about opening a restaurant one day.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Featured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featured. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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