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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The highlight came with a joint performance alongside the Royal Opera Orchestra, conducted by maestro Hany Farhat.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
The report did highlight some bright spots.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The touchdown play was an indisputable highlight.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The highlight came with a joint performance alongside the Royal Opera Orchestra, conducted by maestro Hany Farhat.
—Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
The photo went viral with the NFL highlighting it on social media.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
The report did highlight some bright spots.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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Management also emphasized strength in the retail business, thanks to technology investments, store optimization and market share gains.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Paper emphasizes how essential — and sometimes even heroic — local journalism can be, something that was intentional for the co-creators.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 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
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At the climax, bleeding from an old stomach wound, Hobbs breaks his favorite bat, takes a replacement from an adoring batboy, and hits a home run with his final swing.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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But these estimates may miss major factors — like changes in the local market or unique features of the home.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The other feature is how Glasner’s side creates space for their centre-backs to attack.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Officials with the organization stressed that the move is a temporary hold while the issue works its way through the courts and providers work to determine how to continue services within the current legal landscape.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Izquierdo, who oversaw the production of the project’s audiovisual materials, stressed the need to raise awareness of these kinds of initiatives both nationally and internationally.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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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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Fatal accidents are extremely rare on theme park attractions, which are regularly checked for safety, as park safety experts have previously told USA TODAY.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Without being properly harnessed, Wongel became separated from her seat during the 110-foot drop and fell to the bottom of the attraction's shaft, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Oil and Public Safety investigators said.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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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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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Many have pointed to the Black Lives Matter Movement that burgeoned in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody in 2020 as the turning point in public opinion against law enforcement.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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