FEATURING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

featuring

verb

present participle of feature

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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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 The publication grew under her leadership, and encompassed a more diverse range of voices, featuring the likes of Maya Angelou, Angela Davis, and Alice Walker. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 The 29-year-old decided to become a botanical preservation artist and launched Bunga Karsa, a line of botanical jewelry and accessories featuring real flowers grown at her tiny University Park apartment. — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 McCarthy posed for a photo in front of a poster featuring Lipman’s name in large print. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 In June, Garner shared a Father's Day tribute to ex-husband Ben Affleck featuring rare photos of the actor with their three children, including one of him dressed as Batman while holding their son Samuel. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 Born in 1937, Hopkins grew up in an era when Britain was vibrant with MGM musicals featuring stars like Frank Sinatra and Benny Goodman. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 There will be nine dressed windows and four vitrines showcasing the women’s and men’s collection, alongside four lightboxes and four digital windows featuring campaign visuals from the American artist Jo Ann Callis. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Yamazaki returns as director for a film Toho and Gkids describe as featuring more extensive effects work than its predecessor, while keeping its post-World War II Japan setting grounded in the experiences of its characters. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Shakira, Christina Aguilera, and The Corrs have all disappeared from upcoming schedules, while the Offlimits Music Festival—also featuring the Jonas Brothers and Ne-Yo—has been scrapped until at least 2027. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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Verb

This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
For some Donalds supporters, like 56-year-old Cushing from Aventura, the choice to pick a Cuban American as lieutenant governor did signal a bigger change in the Republican Party and was worth highlighting.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of highlighting

Verb

Companies are imagining what AI might make possible, and making moves before fully understanding how to get there.

— Maria Colacurcio, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
What is sort of funny is imagining how immersion in the city’s cultural scene fits into Vanderbilt’s broader ambitions.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of imagining

Verb

For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Roberts spent much of his six-page dissent emphasizing the historic nature of the White House complex, quoting former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the end of his opinion.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

Verb

Lisa is seeing what this experience could be for her, which only emphasized just how bad her current situation on RHOSLC is.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Domagal-Goldman compared Roman’s capabilities to capturing an all-encompassing view of a forest as well as seeing sharp details of its trees, like leaves and birds, all at the same time.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

Both leaders warn that even giants like Amazon aren't too big to fail, stressing customer focus and constant adaptation.

— Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
After the recent brawls, both teams released statements stressing the importance of a safe ballpark environment.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stressing

Verb

The former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher began building the estate in 2016 while playing for the Texas Rangers, envisioning it as a dream home for himself and then-wife Heidi Strobel.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
The Rams selected Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 draft, envisioning the former Auburn standout as a breakaway threat.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of envisioning

Verb

The above style is an absolute staple, and the mid-blue wash goes with everything—I’m already picturing it with a gray cashmere sweater.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
How to choose the right lender To choose the right lender, Collins from Western Governors University suggests picturing yourself making the payments after graduation.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of picturing

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