as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
according to the TV schedule, this week's "Astronomy Today" highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell
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as in break
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of highlight
Jonathan Mattise The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Kosi added a few more highlights for his film Friday night.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lee highlighted several cases, including that of Lanesha Faye Brown.
—Jonathan Mattise The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
Here is a look at all of the results, bonus winners and some of the highlights from UFC 310.
UFC 310 Results And Bonus Winners
🏆 - Alexandre Pantoja def.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Kosi added a few more highlights for his film Friday night.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Apart Smart Air Technology's app emphasizes gathering more data, using less material, and reducing labor costs, aiming to offer greater benefits than existing systems.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Germany's social health insurance model emphasizes patient choice and short waiting times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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We're not even done with 2024, but Summerfest officials have already announced about half of the festival shows for the amphitheater and BMO Pavilion in 2025. Need a break?Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whatever Motta said during the break clearly worked as the Bianconeri began the second 45 minutes in impressive fashion, pressing forward in search of more goals.Adam Digby, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Newer treadmills may have additional features, such as a shock-absorbing belt or a streaming service for workout programs.10 However, treadmills do come with some drawbacks.Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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While stressing the importance of constant vigilance about the quality of evidence, Johnson drops loads of information about the universe.Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The source said while there have been eyewitness reports of what appear to be drones over New Jersey, agency officials stressed in meetings Thursday many videos on social media appear to be civilian airplanes or helicopters.Polo Sandoval, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those included the landmark 1991 case, McNeil v. NFL, which ushered in the league’s modern system of free agency.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The dispute centers on an exception granted to California in 2022 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to national vehicle emission standards set by the agency under the landmark Clean Air Act anti-pollution law.Andrew Chung, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Endrick became one of the main attractions on Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States in the absence of other big names such as Jude Bellingham and Mbappe, who joined pre-season later than other players due to their nations going deep at the European Championship.Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The timing couldn’t be better considering the Rock Center Christmas tree is up and tourists, domestic and international, have been flooding the area to see the many Midtown holiday attractions.David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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The clincher is that the market bottomed on December 6, 1974.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Browns’ final two drives ended in interceptions, a pick-6 and clincher by linebacker Cody Barton.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Last Dance is set to continue the franchise's reign, with early reactions hailing the picture as supremely entertaining and the perfect trilogy capper.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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More News: Former Raiders Head Coach Arrested for Drunk Driving This season-ending injury is the capper to a bad run for Minshew Minshew.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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