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
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The ball hitting the back of the net is what fills out highlight packages and gets us out of our seats.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Their menu rotates frequently to highlight seasonal flavors, but some dishes have become staples.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Players across the offense say that a receiver creating a big play with a block is a highlight.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The ball hitting the back of the net is what fills out highlight packages and gets us out of our seats.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
The executive also highlighted the launch of a new Borsalino fragrance called White Iris complementing the Black Iris scent introduced last February.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Their menu rotates frequently to highlight seasonal flavors, but some dishes have become staples.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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The White House emphasized incidents in Portland, home to one of the oldest organizations in the United States to carry the Antifa moniker, in its statements about the designation.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Smith had emphasized staying compact at halftime, knowing Charlotte’s defensive record was built on preventing crosses and free headers.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The end of this episode felt like the climax of a Scooby-Doo cartoon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some places show the most vibrant fall hues in early October, while others hit their climax later in the month and into November.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, these aren't feature-packed as an iPad with a stylus – but that's sort of the point.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the 16 guest rooms is equipped for luxury, with features like Grown Alchemist bath products and Frette towels, and the blooming gardens below are perfect for a stroll or for setting up shop in the afternoons with a book.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While there are multiple factors behind these differences, Crew stressed the need to better address these health disparities.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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In order to determine if the intriguing minerals were produced by microbial metabolism or an abiotic process, samples collected by the rover would need to be delivered to Earth for further analysis, team members have stressed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just two players who appeared in that clincher against Minnesota – Twins starter Kyle Gibson and Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos – played in the majors as recently as this season.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Logan’s 15-yard pass from Jeremiah Loper with four minutes to play was the clincher after his 20-yard TD catch put the Matadors ahead.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The goal is for the singles to connect on an emotional and intellectual level before seeing each other in person, thus building a foundation stronger than just physical attraction.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other attractions include Bloodmoon Ranch, Funhouse Nightmare, Bleakmore Asylum, The Zombie Shootout, Escape Room, Axe Throwing and Monster Midway.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Following a half-hour local news break and a special edition of NBC Nightly News, the Sunday Night Football pregame festivities will lead into the Packers-Cowboys capper.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Even the white bread that comes free with each order is worth noting, for it’s sliced from loaves baked fresh in house—the perfect capper for a Texas-sized barbecue tray.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Us Weekly, Bateman said the turning point came when Amanda left for a vacation in Mexico without him.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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But, by all accounts, the COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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