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

Examples of featured in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The awards were hosted by The Kid Mero and featured guests included Emmy Award-winning sportscaster James Brown, Memphis Grizzlies player Jaren Jackson Jr. and Women’s National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 Other featured musical guests include: VINCINT Thelma Houston (Don't Leave Me This Way) Venbee Lauren Sanderson Invasion Tour with Raja Aura Mayari & Ongina Silky Nutmeg Ganache Dave Audé + DJ Dan Tracy Young Indy Pride Parade 2024:Tickets to Indy Pride are on sale now. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for featured 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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