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
Griselda Flores, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2025
The creative also highlights the personal importance of the project.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
Patrick Jarenwattananon, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
Here are some other highlights — and lowlights — from the Hawks’ sixth loss in seven games.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Verb
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2025
The creative also highlights the personal importance of the project.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
Interview highlights Mary Louise Kelly: Start with this new partnership with the National Labs.
—Patrick Jarenwattananon, NPR, 30 Jan. 2025
Here are some other highlights — and lowlights — from the Hawks’ sixth loss in seven games.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
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Sweeping changes to companies DEI efforts impact local businesses 02:06 Corporate DEI programs aren't altruistic, experts emphasize, pointing to at least some empirical evidence showing that such efforts can help companies adapt to change, support innovation and even boost the bottom line.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Schumer and other leaders emphasized that a freeze in federal funding would affect American families in red and blue states who rely on federal funding.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Rising costs:Why Americans paid so much more for health care in 2024 Need a break?—
Sriparna Roy,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cool down after workouts, take adequate breaks between training sessions and get enough sleep.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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JetBlue in September added new features to its mobile app, such as gate information and a countdown to boarding.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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See the Headliner, narrative feature and TV premieres section below.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Arrowhead Stadium was being built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the sleek and revolutionary design stressing comfort, sightlines and acoustics was a futuristic endeavor.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Darden’s health issues, which include kidney problems and back pain, are also stressed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Seventy garments and 30 accessories by a host of renowned designers are presented in this landmark show — the first fashion exhibition ever staged at the Louvre — with creations often hidden among the museum’s nearly 100,000 square feet of rooms and galleries.—
Lisa Klaassen and Serene Nourrisson,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Later on Thursday, the SEC made a landmark announcement, withdrawing an accounting rule that made institutional crypto adoption more difficult by forcing banks to treat bitcoin and other tokens as a liability on their balance sheet.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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With our family of five, admission to sights and attractions can get expensive quickly.—
Linnea Bailey,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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In Greek mythology, Adonis is the god of beauty and attraction.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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Here’s the clincher: a 5-month battery life on a single charge means fewer recharges and more peace of mind.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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Andy Pettitte won five World Series and was clutch in clinchers.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The scene of Noor and her mother receiving Social Security numbers is a good capper for the bittersweet story of her journey to freedom in this country.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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The play was the capper on 13-play, 81-yard drive that took over seven minutes off the clock.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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