1
as in highlighting
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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2
as in imagining
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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Recent Examples of featuring
Squeeze Burger plans to continue making their burgers, featuring their signature crispy cheese skirt, out of a food truck.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The cookies are similar to my own mom’s recipe, featuring maraschino cherries in both the cookie dough and pink glaze, but with the addition of almond extract.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
More recently, Meghan Markle received a tri-stone diamond engagement ring from Prince Harry in 2017, featuring diamonds sourced from one of Princess Diana’s bracelets.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The network began as recaps, but grew to also begin featuring commentary, interviews and community events for all sorts of reality TV loyalists.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Glass walls open out to a backyard featuring a large pool, cedar hot tub, and desert succulents.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The Fujian is China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, featuring electromagnetic catapults that can launch three aircraft types, according to Chinese state media.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The retailer dropped the Rare DNM Edit Holiday Collection, a line of jackets and jeans featuring statement embellishments and details befitting holiday parties and festive events.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Further future projects featuring Laird include a supporting role in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Neuromancer opposite Callum Turner and a role in Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Blood on Snow also opposite Taylor-Johson.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The cookies are similar to my own mom’s recipe, featuring maraschino cherries in both the cookie dough and pink glaze, but with the addition of almond extract.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
More recently, Meghan Markle received a tri-stone diamond engagement ring from Prince Harry in 2017, featuring diamonds sourced from one of Princess Diana’s bracelets.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The network began as recaps, but grew to also begin featuring commentary, interviews and community events for all sorts of reality TV loyalists.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Glass walls open out to a backyard featuring a large pool, cedar hot tub, and desert succulents.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The Fujian is China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, featuring electromagnetic catapults that can launch three aircraft types, according to Chinese state media.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The retailer dropped the Rare DNM Edit Holiday Collection, a line of jackets and jeans featuring statement embellishments and details befitting holiday parties and festive events.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Further future projects featuring Laird include a supporting role in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Neuromancer opposite Callum Turner and a role in Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Blood on Snow also opposite Taylor-Johson.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featuring
Verb
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The show debuted on May 9, 2024, and has been praised for its engaging storyline and strong performances, particularly highlighting the dynamics of class and privilege within a prestigious school setting.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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The end of year signals holiday cheer, festive feasts and of course, the yearly return of Spotify Wrapped — the streaming platform's annual review highlighting users' listening habits for the year.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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War stories have acquired even greater momentum since railroads and military staff colleges emerged in the late nineteenth century, when states committed themselves to the business of planning—a serious work that nevertheless entails playing war games and imagining scenarios.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Visionary – for imagining future scenarios and leading ahead of the curve.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Middlebrooks echoed those concerns, emphasizing the importance of the services provided by the health system.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Experts say there is no clear pattern behind recent shark encounters, emphasizing that the ocean is a dynamic environment where humans enter the natural habitat of marine predators.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What airports are seeing flight cancellations?—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rising temperatures increase evaporation, further stressing a watershed already under pressure from growth and development.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans just dropped, and there’s one particular nugget in the mix that’s already stressing me out as a mom of four young kids.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As a New Yorker herself, Bellizzi treasured envisioning the cramped Lower East Side milieu that opens the film.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2025
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While the commission’s is formally charged with re-envisioning Medi-Cal, CHCF policy experts said the programs future cannot be separated from rising affordability challenges across California’s broader insurance landscape.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As Anna and William’s wedding approaches, the family is already picturing the dance that started it all.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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When picturing their perfect voyage, nearly half (40 percent) of respondents picked the Mediterranean as their top destination.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Featuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featuring. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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