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
Nicole Saunders2
: 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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Don’t forget to highlight your cheeks and the tip of your nose with a blinding highlighter.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
According to the brand, these compact highlighters are designed for beauty enthusiasts seeking convenience without compromising on quality.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
By 2009, at the Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire movie premiere, the Caution singer embraced her natural curls and gave us all the feels with copper-toned eyeshadow, a pop of pink highlighter, and a glossy lip that tied it all together.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Be sure to check out our guides on the best foundations, best concealers, best liquid eyeliners, best mascaras, and the best highlighters.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
According to the brand, these compact highlighters are designed for beauty enthusiasts seeking convenience without compromising on quality.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
By 2009, at the Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire movie premiere, the Caution singer embraced her natural curls and gave us all the feels with copper-toned eyeshadow, a pop of pink highlighter, and a glossy lip that tied it all together.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Be sure to check out our guides on the best foundations, best concealers, best liquid eyeliners, best mascaras, and the best highlighters.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for highlighter
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“Highlighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highlighter. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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