Synonyms of highlight

highlight 1 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• feature
• stress
• identify
• punctuate
• point (up)
• accentuate
• illuminate
• accent
• focus
• promote
• play up
• foreground
• bear down on
• make much of
• press
• pinpoint
• advertise
• publicize
• spotlight
• boost
• plug
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tone (down)
• play down
• understate
• minimize
• underemphasize
• de-emphasize
• disparage
• belittle
• discount

highlight

2 of 2

noun

1

as in break

Synonyms & Similar Words

• break
• landmark
• clincher
• capper
• turning point
• watershed
• crusher
• corner
• milestone
• climax
• topper
• transformation
• conversion
• turnaround
• climacteric
• metamorphosis
• milepost
• turnabout
• transfiguration
• flash point
• crunch time
• boiling point
• breaking point
• crisis
• zero hour
• crunch
• emergency
• juncture
• conjuncture
• extremity
• clutch
• exigency
• crossroad(s)
• Dunkirk
• head

2

as in feature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feature
• attraction
• showpiece
• value
• merit
• pièce de résistance
• excellence
• boast
• virtue
• treasure
• distinction
• trophy
• honor
• jewel
• glory
• crown jewel
• pride
• credit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shame
• disgrace
• defect
• dishonor
• stain
• blemish
• stigma
• blot
• smudge
• slur
• mess
• horror
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore