highlighter
noun
high·light·er
ˈhī-ˌlī-tər 
plural highlighters
1
: 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
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: 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
Keith HendersonExamples of highlighter in a Sentence
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Napoli adds that using lighter shades in lieu of a highlighter lends a super pretty, natural look.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
The Duet Baked Bronzer Fake a vacation with these baked bronzers that also work as highlighters and even eyeshadow for an all-over glow.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Gone are the days of finding the perfect tiny brush to just a dot of highlighter to your inner corner—this shadow stick will do the trick.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Fast forward to 1975, Simone graced the stage at a concert with a head turning beauty moment: blue eyeliner and eyeshadow, deep brown highlighter, and her signature red lip.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
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Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
The Duet Baked Bronzer Fake a vacation with these baked bronzers that also work as highlighters and even eyeshadow for an all-over glow.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Gone are the days of finding the perfect tiny brush to just a dot of highlighter to your inner corner—this shadow stick will do the trick.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Fast forward to 1975, Simone graced the stage at a concert with a head turning beauty moment: blue eyeliner and eyeshadow, deep brown highlighter, and her signature red lip.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Highlighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highlighter. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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