highlighter

noun

high·light·er ˈhī-ˌlī-tər

plural highlighters

: a cosmetic for making facial features (such as the cheekbones) appear lighter or brighter

To enhance her natural beauty, the former model's complexion is glowing with a light, iridescent highlighter on her cheeks and a clear, glittery gloss on her lips.—

Nicole Saunders

: a pen with a broad felt tip and brightly colored transparent ink for marking selected passages in a text

At least 100 publications, from newspapers to scientific journals, come into the building daily, and the editors' scissors and highlighters are never idle.—

Keith Henderson

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Its radiant, shimmery shades add a touch of buildable pigment while creating dimension and acting as a highlighter. —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024 Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter button-up silhouette. —

Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 This highlighter stick provides a translucent shine, perfect for highlighting your cheekbones and eyelids. —

Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024 Annotating pens and highlighters If your favorite reader loves to annotate their hard copies, set them up for success with some supplies. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for highlighter