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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For glam, Graham opted for a warm glow that included bronzer, highlighter, sharp brows, and a soft pink lip.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Then go in with a dewy foundation like Monika Blunder’s Blunder Cover or Shiseido Synchro Skin before popping a highlighter on the high points of your face.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Besides, the rest of my skin continued to thrive, with a brightness that even my trusty highlighter couldn’t replicate.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more Chanel makeup used to create her 2025 Grammys makeup look, including lip pencils, blinding highlighters, and more.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Then go in with a dewy foundation like Monika Blunder’s Blunder Cover or Shiseido Synchro Skin before popping a highlighter on the high points of your face.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Besides, the rest of my skin continued to thrive, with a brightness that even my trusty highlighter couldn’t replicate.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more Chanel makeup used to create her 2025 Grammys makeup look, including lip pencils, blinding highlighters, and more.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Highlighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highlighter. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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