featuring

verb

present participle of feature
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 Stewart stayed strong on her go-to outfit formula in a black Dickies jacket, vintage tee, silk shorts, and Converse high-top sneakers, with the bomber jacket also featuring a red pocket accent. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 Rovers’ old Belle Vue base, which is now housing, featuring a couple of nods to the site’s heritage, isn’t far away, either, just across from Doncaster Racecourse. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 The property has a bluestone patio and a rooftop deck featuring a firepit, two heaters, a fan, seating, and a kitchen equipped with a Saffire smoker, double kegerator, refrigerator and a stainless steel sink. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The 47th season of these outdoor concerts kicked off back in June, featuring a different genre of music each week. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 The Pixel 11 series looks a lot like last year’s lineup, featuring an evolution of the design Google adopted with the Pixel 9. — ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Other novelties included Kiss Kiss, reinvented in 2005 with Hervé Can der Straeten, and Rouge G, reinvented with Lorenz Bäumer featuring the famed double-mirror case. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 The three-piece set includes a miniature Tajín bottle in a hand beaded holder, a miniature Taco Bell bag designed to stash Tajín seasoning and Taco Bell Hot Sauce Packets, and a heart charm featuring Peso Pluma’s logo. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The Overlook at Garson will be a mixed-use community developed by Pennrose and Radiant Development Partners, featuring efficiency, one- and two-bedroom homes designated as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units. — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featuring
  1. highlighting
  2. imagining
  3. emphasizing
  4. seeing
  5. stressing
  6. envisioning
  7. picturing
Verb
  • Ukraine did not shoot down any of the ballistic missiles fired at it overnight, according to an Air Force statement, again highlighting its short supply of missiles interceptors.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 1st House of Self, highlighting your presence, style, mood, and personal magnetism.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of highlighting
Verb
  • Researchers have spent a decade imagining an AI that acquires purposes of its own, stays switched on, gathers power, and eventually displaces us.
    — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The film begins with the religious question of whether young Ilyas is allowed to shave the bristles on his upper lip, leading to a consistent self-consciousness, which appears (and re-appears) as Ilyas imagining extreme close-ups of hair and skin.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of imagining
Verb
  • The movement of the camera is both smooth and bold, emphasizing context along with action and landscape along with the people living in its presence.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Talley called the win the culmination of her amateur career, emphasizing the importance of staying calm amidst the challenging conditions.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • Toyota, Honda and Nissan benefited in their most recent quarterly reports from a historically weak currency, with the first two upgrading their full-year forecasts and the latter seeing its first profit in about two years.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Regardless, seeing it in practice helped show what the Bills may do at the macro and micro levels once the regular season begins.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • The article urges individuals, partners, and medical professionals to recognize red flags and proactively seek support, stressing that preparedness and open communication are vital for maternal well-being.
    — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The younger Pallister credited Janelle with never forcing her into the sport and stressing the need to have fun.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • Unanswered emails can make people feel ignored or disrespected, or jump to worrying or envisioning worst-case scenarios, such as being on the brink of getting laid off or fired.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The moon is the new go-to destination in space, with NASA envisioning a stampede of robotic craft over the next several years to form the foundation for a sustainable lunar base.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of envisioning
Verb
  • Rose is now in southeast Asia, but after picturing what customs would say, Mystic stayed back with her mother-in-law.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Where to Eat and Drink The Salt Lick BBQ is likely what many out-of-state visitors imagine when picturing Central Texas-style barbecue—and its backstory is just as flavorful as its brisket.
    — Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Definition of picturing

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