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
Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Greer blamed China for the economic state and highlighted the deals other countries have struck with the U.S. to be protected from the tariffs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
But the real highlight of the day was after dark.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The museum not only highlights tragic events, but the joys and culture of the African American experience, Lonnie Bunch, the museum's founding director and now Secretary of the overall Smithsonian Institution, has said.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Greer blamed China for the economic state and highlighted the deals other countries have struck with the U.S. to be protected from the tariffs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
Its modern, straightforward user experience is also a highlight.
—PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
But the real highlight of the day was after dark.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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In the past, Sheinbaum has clarified that her government is not looking to promote censorship but rather to preserve traditional Mexican music while emphasizing other values.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Shearing emphasized that there are no true winners in a tariff war, as higher prices harm consumers and disrupt global supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The committee is not expected to vote on Isaacman’s confirmation until after lawmakers reconvene from a two-week break that ends April 28.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Both sides took disappointing MLS breaks since their previous meeting.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is a sprawling document of balance changes, quality-of-life tweaks, and major new features.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Going for a cut that accentuates your best facial features and hair texture can be a foolproof way to walk out of the hair salon feeling happy.—
Julie Ricevuto,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Above all, experts stressed the importance of using topical sunscreen alongside a photoprotective supplement like PLE.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite what surely had to be some angst and frustration, Bubic stressed that he really wasn’t deflated by it.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a field where precision can make the difference between a modest payout and a landmark settlement, AcroDocz provides a competitive edge that reshapes the way legal professionals approach case evaluation and strategy.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on strawberry stars, landmark legislation and championship clashes.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The park has grown to include over 50 attractions, the most recent being Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, inspired by The Princess and the Frog.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another new attraction on Sentosa Island is the Sentosa Sensoryscape, an approximately 10-minute-long experiential walk made up of digital light projections and glowing art, which opened in March 2024.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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After watching the match, which Liverpool won 2-0, with Salah scoring the late clincher, Abbas flew back the next morning to Dubai via Manchester, no closer to knowing where his client’s future lay.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This tiebreaker was made official by victories from the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders on Sunday, with the Commanders' win being the clincher.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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