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 climax
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of highlight
Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The situation also highlights the growing threat that increasing amounts of space debris, also called space junk, poses to spacefarers and key orbital infrastructure.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Bolt was a star on both the PGA Tour and the Senior Tour, with the 1958 US Open title being the highlight of his career.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The episode also outlines the process by which someone could become part of a reseller network, like that highlighted in the police operation in West Yorkshire.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The situation also highlights the growing threat that increasing amounts of space debris, also called space junk, poses to spacefarers and key orbital infrastructure.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Another highlight is Camp Boule buvette de montagne, a mountaintop restaurant where local gastronomy meets a cozy atmosphere.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Bolt was a star on both the PGA Tour and the Senior Tour, with the 1958 US Open title being the highlight of his career.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Texas native explained that Cruise emphasized the physical reality of stuntwork and the importance of discipline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some areas, like a beach that plays a major role in the climax, are based on real places and drew from the plants and fish that are there in real life.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Tesla has implemented autopilot and self-driving features on its vehicles that include traffic-aware cruise control, semi-autonomous navigation, response to traffic lights and the ability to summon the car from a parking space.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Best known for her acting roles in Friends, Cougar Town and the Scream franchise, behind the camera, Cox has directed across various genres and mediums, from music videos, and short form projects to television and feature films.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also stressed that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation lowers the energy barrier, reduces the electrostatic interaction, and enhances the kinetics and structural stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that controllers are becoming increasingly overworked and financially stressed because of the shutdown.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Edwards went 5 for 7 on mid-range attempts in Portland, with the fifth make serving as the game clincher.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Three batters later, Toronto put the capper on the third-highest scoring inning in World Series history (and the highest in over 50 years), when Kirk hit a two-run homer to center.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Those relationships, even small ones, can be turning points.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Paz’s election represents a potential turning point in US-Bolivia relations, which soured after then-President Evo Morales expelled the US ambassador to Bolivia in 2008.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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