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as in highlighted
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
a restaurant featuring an extensive list of American wines to complement its creative American cuisine
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as in saw
to form a mental picture of
I can't feature that guy wearing anything other than his usual jeans and T-shirt
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
His firm’s work has been featured at numerous international expositions, including the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo (World’s Fair) in 2025.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
Guest violinist Geneva Lewis will be featured, performing Barber’s Violin Concerto, according to a news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026
His firm’s work has been featured at numerous international expositions, including the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo (World’s Fair) in 2025.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
Guest violinist Geneva Lewis will be featured, performing Barber’s Violin Concerto, according to a news release.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for featured
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The captain also highlighted Lagrange’s presence on the mound.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The email was highlighted in a report by The Telegraph earlier in February.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jackson made many stops in North Carolina in the months leading up to the 1988 presidential election, delivering a number of speeches that emphasized the important role of young voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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My father imagined a future for his family in a country where the rule of law mattered and people had THE freedom to speak their truth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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The aesthetic was likely imagined and brought to life by Oakley-Green herself, as her stylist Karen Clarkson has yet to credit the hair artist on her glam team.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 1% Club has leant heavily on comedian hosts around the world, with the likes of Mack, McHale and Jefferies bringing wit and banter to proceedings, although Connock stressed that new territories can think beyond comics when considering hosts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Jackson tribute In this file photo, Jesse Jackson is pictured speaking to students at Campbell High in Smyrna.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The remains of a 17th century shipwreck is pictured after resurfacing in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 17, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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This… turned out to be a bigger project than initially envisioned.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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But Silicon Valley has long dreamed of building AI models that can improve themselves, each new generation of AI models able to spawn its successor.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Silverblatt once dreamed of being on the other side of the microphone, as a writer in his own right, Howard said.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Featured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featured. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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