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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Best Choice Products 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Set The patio set has earned thousands of perfect ratings, with many highlighting its durability, ease of assembly, and relaxing feel.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
There were over 140 replies to Dickey’s post, including his answers, so here are some highlights.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Jason Kelce highlights These highlights are not of the football kind.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Best Choice Products 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Set The patio set has earned thousands of perfect ratings, with many highlighting its durability, ease of assembly, and relaxing feel.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
Noun
Other interior highlights include five generous guest cabins, a stylish main salon, and a striking spiral staircase.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
There were over 140 replies to Dickey’s post, including his answers, so here are some highlights.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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Despite the optics, Kang has emphasized to fans and players that the Spirit was her first investment in sports, which carries weight.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The author emphasizes Milk’s service as a Korean War veteran and his legacy as a civil rights pioneer who faced discrimination both in the military and as an openly gay elected official[1][4].—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Their subsequent conversation during his break suggests lasting affection on both sides.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Anderson’s Asteroid City set the best PSA opening record in some time almost exactly two years ago in June of 2023 with a wide break on the same number of screens, expanding to $9 million in a less competitive market.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The collection of tees, tanks, sweatshirts, underwear, jockstraps and more feature illustrations of cruising scenes featuring sailors, cops, construction workers and leather bars, as well as images from Tom of Finland Foundation events.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Emergency officials stressed the importance of monitoring weather updates and local alerts.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Tony stressed that security-camera footage shows the deputies used an appropriate amount of force in controlling Caputo.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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How college sports are preparing for ‘seismic change,’ including revenue sharing and new roster limits College athletic directors, including at Northwestern and Northern Illinois, have decisions to make on revenue sharing, roster limits and more as a landmark settlement heads to final approval.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In addition to Clooney, who plays Murrow in the stage production, Good Night, and Good Luck features a stellar cast portraying the real-life people behind the landmark broadcast.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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But even if your childhood didn’t include visits to these oceanfront attractions, visiting them now feels akin to time travel, inspiring phone-free fun and family memories.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Things won’t always have the sizzle and spark of your early attraction.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Dodgers How one ‘crazy’ inning ignited Dodgers’ comeback in World Series clincher Oct. 31, 2024 The entire series will be nationally broadcast: Friday on Apple+, Saturday on Fox, Sunday on ESPN.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Tyrese Haliburton will look to stay hot, coming off a 26-point, nine-assist night in their series clincher against Milwaukee.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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No fewer than 18 different women have earned a major title since Williams’ 2017 Australian Open capper.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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The third quarter of Wednesday’s beatdown, which extended the Knicks’ and Boston Celtics’ second-round series at least another 48 hours, was the capper.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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