featured

adjective

fea·​tured ˈfē-chərd How to pronounce featured (audio)
1
: having facial features of a particular kind
used in combination
a heavy-featured lout
2
: displayed, advertised, or presented as a special attraction

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An additional headliner and other featured artists will be announced at a later date. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025 Before the exhibit begins, a free reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, will pay homage to the event, its juror and the collection of featured artists. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025 Many elites traveling to Taormina also want to visit featured filming locations—even down to the exact tables shown in the series. Lindsay Cohn, Robb Report, 20 May 2025 With featured guests including superstars SZA and Doja Cat, Lizzo goes for the jugular throughout her radical mixtape to excoriate exes, doubters, haters and anyone else trying to dim her shine. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for featured

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of featured was in the 15th century

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“Featured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/featured. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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