featured
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for featured, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Given special or prominent placement or treatment.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
showcased
spotlighted
headlined
promoted
Antonyms
How to use featured
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
featured article
featured guest
featured product
Etymology
From feature + the ending -ed, turning the noun into a descriptive adjective.
Full origin of featured →Frequently asked questions
What does “featured” mean?
The word “featured” means given special or prominent placement or treatment. In plain terms, singled out and shown prominently, as in a "featured" product, guest, or article.
How do you pronounce “featured”?
“Featured” is pronounced FEET-shuhd (/ˈfiːt͡ʃə(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “featured” in a sentence?
Here is “featured” used in a sentence: “This week's featured article is about deep-sea exploration.”
What part of speech is “featured”?
“Featured” is an adjective.
Is “featured” a common word?
“Featured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “featured” have?
“Featured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: given special or prominent placement or treatment.
What does 'featured' mean?
'Featured' describes something given special prominence or a starring role — a featured article on a homepage, a featured artist on a track, or a featured product in a shop window. Being featured means it has been deliberately selected and displayed more prominently than the items around it.
What is the opposite of 'featured'?
The opposites include 'hidden,' 'unlisted,' 'overlooked,' or simply 'ordinary.' Where a featured item is deliberately highlighted, an unfeatured one sits in the background with no special treatment. In many listings, the contrast is drawn directly between 'featured' entries and 'standard' ones.
What is an example of 'featured'?
A magazine might run a featured interview on its cover, a streaming service places featured shows at the top of the screen, and a song may credit a featured artist who guests on it. In each case, something has been singled out for extra attention and prominence.
