featuring

Featuring is the present participle of the verb feature. It denotes presenting or including something as a notable part of a larger work, and can apply to people, objects, ideas, or events. The term implies prominence without necessarily changing the core role of the main component.

In music, featuring is most common as a credit indicating a guest artist on a track. Releases often show the main artist followed by "featuring" or abbreviated "feat." with the guest’s name, as in "Artist A featuring Artist B" or "Artist A feat. Artist B." The featured artist typically contributes a verse, hook, or instrumental part, while the primary artist remains the lead performer or principal act. The phrasing can affect charting, licenses, and audience expectations.

In marketing and product copy, "featuring" introduces highlighted features or capabilities. For example, a device summary might say it is "featuring a 108-megapixel sensor." In this use, featuring serves to draw attention to a notable attribute rather than to a person.

In film, television, and journalism, "the film features" or "the show features" signals that the work includes particular cast members, scenes, or topics. This usage emphasizes inclusion and prominence within the work rather than a credits list.

Originating from the noun feature, "featuring" has become common in entertainment and advertising. Variants include "feat." and "ft." in credits, while native speakers choose "featuring" to convey ongoing or current collaboration. The term is distinct from "starring" or "with" in nuance, though overlaps occur in practice.