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
Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Other sections of the menu highlight Afghan dishes, including the delicious dessert saffron phirni ($8).
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
However, Leroux’s effort was one of the only highlights for the Quakes, who were outshot 26-10.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Kuzmenko’s superb two-way performance highlighted his recent surge for the Kings, who acquired him last month.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Other sections of the menu highlight Afghan dishes, including the delicious dessert saffron phirni ($8).
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
Hammett has a new coffee-table book out, The Collection: Kirk Hammett, with highlights from his massive assemblage of vintage instruments.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
However, Leroux’s effort was one of the only highlights for the Quakes, who were outshot 26-10.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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The Blockchain Association emphasizes the lack of developer control over user funds, while Coin Center argues that the defendants’ activity doesn’t justify sanctions liability.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
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
Noun
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Since the All-Star break, Phoenix is 30th in halfcourt defense … by a wide margin.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
9 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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The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sultry video features music artist Foggieraw and muse Solela Malila.—
Akili King,
Essence,
4 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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The judge stressed that, even after 30 years, public curiosity alone does not justify jeopardizing an active investigation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To mark the launch, an exclusive event was held at Mercedes-Benz of Manhattan, a landmark in the automotive industry for over 70 years.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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The group took over the One Wall Street building and restored the Red Room, a Art Deco architectural landmark with an original Hildreth Meière mosaic covering the walls and ceiling.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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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Tatis collected three hits in the clincher, two home runs in the Padres’ Game 2 win over the Dodgers in the NLDS in Los Angeles and another blast in the second inning of the Padres’ Game 3 win at Petco Park.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 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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For Chappell Roan, this is going to be the capper to an amazing year.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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