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verb

Definition of highlightsnext
present tense third-person singular of highlight
as in emphasizes
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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highlights

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noun

plural of highlight
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as in breaks

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as in features

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  1. emphasizes
  2. features
  3. milestones
  4. attractions
  5. stresses
  6. landmarks
  7. toppers
  8. transformations
Verb
  • Replacing Traditional Roles With Development Attaché Replacing Economic Attaché or Commercial Attaché with Development Attaché emphasizes that trade should not only be about consumption but about unlocking the capacities of an economy.
    Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brier emphasizes that this decision is more complex than simply choosing between vendors.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of emphasizes
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  • The two-day sales event features early holiday shopping deals on various products for Amazon Prime members.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The asset class features loans that lie outside the heavily regulated banking system, never to be traded publicly.
    Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of features
Noun
  • Key Background Zuckerberg’s net worth marked a few milestones this week, most notably reaching the $200 billion mark Thursday in what became the first time four billionaires worth $200 billion or more were on the Forbes billionaire list.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In contrast, missing milestones could reduce Tesla’s valuation to that of traditional automotive OEMs.
    Igal Raichelgauz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • That revenue comes from the state's 2% tourism tax, which is levied on lodging and attractions.
    Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Chelsea is no stranger to high-end accommodations, but for anyone in need of a polished property that offers quick access to some of the neighborhood’s top attractions, the Dream Downtown is the perfect spot.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of attractions
Verb
  • Skin treatments for the neck and chest While there are plenty of treatments available to treat the neck and chest, Prager stresses that anyone who is seeking instant results should be aware that this area of the body takes more time.
    Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Further, the study stresses the need to recognize toxic positivity as a serious issue.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • Others blame the city’s notorious inability to preserve its iconic history and local communities, with countless landmarks and neighborhoods often bulldozed for the sake of a new highway or commercial development, leaving citizens with only the fading memory of their bygone golden ages.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Perfect for displaying on your desk or bookshelf, this 649-piece build features famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, and more.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of landmarks
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  • Whereas some memory foam mattress toppers can leave you feeling overheated at night, this one from Linenspa is infused with cooling gel that works to draw your body heat away from you in order to help keep you comfortable.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • As for bomber jackets, Katie Holmes and Sarah Jessica Parker have worn similar sporty toppers.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of toppers
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  • This defines all of the primary information and transformations used by a query.
    Mike Flaxman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These small shifts, when executed thoughtfully, can lead to big transformations down the road.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of transformations
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