featured project

[ˈfɛtʃərd ˈprɑːdʒɛkt]
nounpl: featured projects
projeto em destaque
1. A project that is prominently displayed or highlighted as important, notable, or worthy of special attention
The featured project on the homepage showcases the company's latest innovation.
O projeto em destaque na página inicial apresenta a mais recente inovação da empresa.
2. A selected project chosen for exhibition, publication, or promotional purposes
Her photography work was a featured project in the international art gallery exhibition.
Seu trabalho fotográfico foi um projeto em destaque na exposição da galeria de arte internacional.
3. In academic or portfolio contexts, a project chosen to represent excellence or exemplary work
Students presented their featured projects at the end-of-year showcase.
Os alunos apresentaram seus projetos em destaque na mostra de final de ano.
This term is commonly used in corporate environments, educational institutions, and creative industries in both the USA and Brazil. In American tech and startup culture, 'featured project' is frequently seen on portfolio websites and GitHub repositories. In Brazil, it's widely used in academic presentations (apresentações) and corporate presentations, particularly in creative agencies and tech companies. The concept reflects the importance of highlighting exemplary work to gain visibility and recognition.
NYC Slang
showstopper project
Synonyms / Sinônimos
highlighted projectshowcase projectflagship projectprominent projectselected project
Antonyms / Antônimos
overlooked projecthidden projectbackground projectminor project

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
projeto em destaque
Standard translation used across Brazil in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
projeto destaque
Slightly shortened form common in business and tech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
projeto em evidência
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in creative and cultural contexts
Portugal
projeto em destaque
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood in Portuguese media and business

Related Words

project showcaseportfolioexhibitionpresentationpromotionhighlightspotlight

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the spotlight
take center stage
put on display
stand out from the crowd
steal the show
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