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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This trio of shimmery, golden complexion products (including illuminating drops, a highlighter stick, and a cream blush) will give your complexion a post-vacay glow in seconds. —

Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 This drugstore highlighter with skincare benefits plays a part. —

Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 Each Other Perfectly There’s no better way to add a warm and shimmery touch to your makeup than with this blush and highlighter set. —

Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 The set contains four brushes for foundation, concealer, bronzer, highlighter, blush, and powder. —

Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for highlighter