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
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The new Visitor Center will be state of the art in design and highlight the beautiful history of the White House and our Nation's Capital.
—Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Every few years, the unpopularity of daylight saving time becomes a highlight in social forums, and this year includes new legislation against the tradition.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Here's more on the township as the Detroit Free Press' ongoing series highlighting neighborhoods and communities across Michigan continues.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The new Visitor Center will be state of the art in design and highlight the beautiful history of the White House and our Nation's Capital.
—Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
The highlight for us was the flight deck, where kids can get up close and personal with fighters, bombers, and helicopters, including the Tomcat.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Every few years, the unpopularity of daylight saving time becomes a highlight in social forums, and this year includes new legislation against the tradition.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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And in some cases, CEOs have less authority, as flatter organizations emphasize collaboration over top-down decision-making.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rather than chronological or geographical groupings, Barnes emphasized formal relationships of light, line, and color across cultures and time periods.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Father Dickie, mother Imelda, kids Cass and PJ each get a chance at the novel’s helm, building to a climax that is tense and unforgettable.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This is the climax of the movie and the soundtrack.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, through the new Manus Desktop application, a feature called ‘My Computer’ lets its agents work directly with local files, tools and applications on a user’s device.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The best feature, however, is the noise cancellation.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most babies will be fine, so no need to stress over the small stuff, and don’t let people pressure you into doing anything.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bess stressed that the department is in its 12th day of Spring Break deployment and arrests are down 21% from last year.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the clincher came from Miller.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Megan Keller delivered the clincher, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime of Team USA’s 2-1 win over Canada in Thursday’s final.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The main attraction was its abundance of outdoor space, including a front balcony, a rooftop deck and a garden area.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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New hopes that hockey and other ice sports could heat up activity at this important city attraction.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Oscar is a capper on Buckley’s pitch-perfect awards run for the nuclear grade tearjerker about grief, mysticism, and the power of motherhood.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
15 Mar. 2026
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As for the state of Ghostbusters on the big screen, Grace hasn’t heard any recent updates about a potential trilogy capper for Phoebe Spengler.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, the full moon in Leo on February 1 is pointing to turning points in your career or status this month, and the eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 strongly suggests that this new beginning will involve changes to your domestic life, living situation, and family.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Economically and socially, conversations around value, resources, sustainability, and wealth distribution may reach turning points.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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