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Recent Examples of highlighted
Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Training camp is less than a week away for the Charlotte Hornets, bringing a close to an offseason highlighted by the addition of four rookies and the franchise’s first summer league championship.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
As has been the case for two decades, a multi-genre cultural blend focused on sing-along fun, driven by multi-platinum hits magnified through country music's century of traditions, will be highlighted.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The publication also highlighted how this event will take place in the backyard of North Texans, rather than in Central Texas like its festival.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Wong, who programs for both the Hong Kong and Berlin festivals, highlighted the surge in Chinese short films as a sign of depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Rounding out the top five is the highest ranking US spot — Avondale in Chicago, highlighted for its wine bars, wellness studios and music venues.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Schroeder highlighted the importance of understanding AI frameworks in finance, which accelerates prototyping, experimentation, and ongoing improvement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The rise of DeFi also highlighted the need for reliable data.
—Sky Wee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
This effortlessly cool approach to highlighted hair is surprisingly low-maintenance.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Winged munition autonomously detects moving targets Raytheon also highlighted that the StormBreaker smart weapon gives operators an upper hand in combat by hitting moving targets in some of the worst weather conditions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Training camp is less than a week away for the Charlotte Hornets, bringing a close to an offseason highlighted by the addition of four rookies and the franchise’s first summer league championship.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
As has been the case for two decades, a multi-genre cultural blend focused on sing-along fun, driven by multi-platinum hits magnified through country music's century of traditions, will be highlighted.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
The publication also highlighted how this event will take place in the backyard of North Texans, rather than in Central Texas like its festival.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Wong, who programs for both the Hong Kong and Berlin festivals, highlighted the surge in Chinese short films as a sign of depth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Rounding out the top five is the highest ranking US spot — Avondale in Chicago, highlighted for its wine bars, wellness studios and music venues.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Schroeder highlighted the importance of understanding AI frameworks in finance, which accelerates prototyping, experimentation, and ongoing improvement.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The rise of DeFi also highlighted the need for reliable data.
—Sky Wee, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighted
Verb
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mayor emphasized how community services and outreach can lift individuals into recovery, inviting three men on stage who had previously experienced homelessness in Fort Lauderdale.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show featured over 65 car brands, including new, modified, and rare hyper cars.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The straighter hair revealed that Moore’s bangs featured longer, face-framing pieces that grazed her jawline.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Dolphins have stressed that the team needs to stay more committed to the run game, remaining balanced on offense, and that the offensive line’s performance has to improve.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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In closing statements, Miller’s attorney, Pablo Galaviz, stressed that fact.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Black holes will exist far, far longer than the entire illuminated age of stars.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
24 Sep. 2025
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This illuminated inflatable can be set up quickly and comes with tether cords and ground stakes to keep it securely in place.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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