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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The 2025 amfAR Gala Cannes, presented by Chopard, raised funds for AIDS research and featured performances by Ciara, Adam Lambert and Duran Duran. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 She’s also appeared as a featured act on songs with Lil’ Wayne, Lecrae, and ScHoolBoy Q, but now, the 34-year-old is ready for the world to witness a new era in her career. Okla Jones, Essence, 15 May 2025 Week one of the festival ran from April 11-13 and featured performances by Lady Gaga, Green Day and more as well as a surprise appearance by Bernie Sanders. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025 Nightingale has been a featured talent on both AEW television programming and for Ring of Honor (ROH). Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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