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
Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
But this isn’t just a highlight reel; Drummer was intentional about what made it in, and what didn’t.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The analyst highlighted the growth of ASICs, or application-specific integrated circuits, which are outpacing GPUs, or graphics processing units.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The road ahead For Viskari, the British Amateur wasn’t just a highlight.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
But this isn’t just a highlight reel; Drummer was intentional about what made it in, and what didn’t.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
This week’s literary geography quiz highlights the locations of popular novels set in America’s Old West.
—J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The analyst highlighted the growth of ASICs, or application-specific integrated circuits, which are outpacing GPUs, or graphics processing units.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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In recent years, as American moms have been enthusiastically encouraged to breastfeed, many experts have emphasized that making sure infants are fed, period, should be parents’ highest priority.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of Nonviolent Communication, emphasized that beneath most criticisms or demands lies a universal human need.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Long Walk comes down to the two of them, and their final stretch is met by a crowd of fans and cameras broadcasting the climax all over the country.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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And as Brown’s book races toward its elaborate climax, his (and Langdon’s) breathless effusions about the neuro-technological progress that awaits us sound jarringly out of sync with the anxious, doomy present.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Polite dogs are allowed, but your pup might get stressed in the noisy, crowded park.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Experts stress that normalizing GSM as a medical condition rather than a decline is key to encouraging care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Bobby Thomson’s pennant clincher for the Giants that beat the Dodgers in 1951.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arcade, escape room, mining and carnival style games are excluded, and some rides and attractions have height and weight restrictions.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other snags are purely visual, notably the capper to the scene where King must toss the bag of ransom millions at a specific time and place, from a speeding elevated train.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic The turning point of the recent increase in America's depression rates occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, according to Gallup's data.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the familiar red, yellow and green signals that guide drivers on the road, this framework can help couples navigate the daily choices and turning points that shape their relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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