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
Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Royals rely on strong defense There were several defensive highlights in the series.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
The collection will highlight Basquiat’s bold, abstract images on a collection of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel that will include symbols, words, Breton stripes and denim treatments on graphic T-shirts, oversize bomber jackets, jeans, cardigans and other products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Verb
The 20-year-old Turkey international’s first-half wonder strike and winding finish in the second were the highlights in Philadelphia.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Royals rely on strong defense There were several defensive highlights in the series.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
Noun
The ceremony is expected to highlight a milestone centennial of filmmaking on the island nation, which has recently hosted such high-profile Hollywood productions as Jurassic World Rebirth and Gladiator II.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
The collection will highlight Basquiat’s bold, abstract images on a collection of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel that will include symbols, words, Breton stripes and denim treatments on graphic T-shirts, oversize bomber jackets, jeans, cardigans and other products.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Tehran had no interest in negotiating with the U.S. while Israel continued attacking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Similarly, Lesly Leon, bound for an administrative fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, emphasized the duality of personal and community growth in a meaningful career.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Game 5s are the beginning of the climax in a close series.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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This is the literal last day of the shoot, which also unfortunately is the climax of Episode 10.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Here are six features to compare and consider in a zero-interest card.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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One unique feature is the Pilates studio, which still reflects the club’s original architecture.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The wing’s design stresses each region’s singularity while fostering an atmosphere of cosmopolitan exchange.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Investors in Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky and Nevada are particularly stressed.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In the last quarter-century, only four series have required a seventh frame, with the average audiences ranging from 19 million for the Spurs-Pistons clincher in 2005 to 31 million for the second Cavs-Warriors series nine years ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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Ruben Amorim has endured a miserable campaign since joining United, but the vibes would indeed be ameliorated with a trophy hoist and Champions League clincher.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The re-imagined attraction, sponsored by General Motors, closed in June 2024 for an extensive overhaul and will reopen to the guests on July 22.—
Joe Burbank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The North American swing will be the capper to the group’s world tour in support of their 2024 EP trilogy, EASY, CRAZY, and HOT, all three of which debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 June 2025
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Alternately disturbing and brutally funny, and ending with the sort of capper that perfectly encapsulates its provocative ethos, this marks an auspicious directorial debut for Oscar Boyson.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The turning point came with 2:57 left in the first period.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Chris Newman, the legal director and general counsel of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, which is assisting dozens of day laborers who have been targeted by immigration authorities in the city in recent days, described the current moment as a turning point.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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