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Recent Examples of highlights
María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
This is especially true in your relationships, as the equinox (and the beginning of Libra season) highlights everything from your philosophy on love and romance to your desire for travel and expansion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
The discovery highlights a splendid location on Earth and, therefore, the importance of protecting the world’s wonders, brimming with natural history and insights into addressing climate change today.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
This week's quiz highlights football firsts, harvest highlights — and a lot more.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Kim highlights the strong representation of directors with Busan ties, Asian Film Academy alumni, and Asian women creators.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Kroger is bringing back paper coupons, a move that highlights how shoppers are relying on promotions to lower their grocery bills.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The experience not only highlights the uniqueness of the W16 but also underscores the immense forces that allow the Mistral to reach nearly 300 mph with the top down—a mind- (and wind-) blowing feat that cements it as the fastest roadster on the planet.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The alert covers products distributed nationally and highlights ongoing concerns over foodborne illnesses and the safety of ready-to-eat meals.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
As the trend dictates, bronze and smoky brown tones are blended onto the eyes, achieving a blurred effect that subtly highlights the glow.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025
This is especially true in your relationships, as the equinox (and the beginning of Libra season) highlights everything from your philosophy on love and romance to your desire for travel and expansion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
The discovery highlights a splendid location on Earth and, therefore, the importance of protecting the world’s wonders, brimming with natural history and insights into addressing climate change today.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
This week's quiz highlights football firsts, harvest highlights — and a lot more.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Kim highlights the strong representation of directors with Busan ties, Asian Film Academy alumni, and Asian women creators.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Kroger is bringing back paper coupons, a move that highlights how shoppers are relying on promotions to lower their grocery bills.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The experience not only highlights the uniqueness of the W16 but also underscores the immense forces that allow the Mistral to reach nearly 300 mph with the top down—a mind- (and wind-) blowing feat that cements it as the fastest roadster on the planet.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
The alert covers products distributed nationally and highlights ongoing concerns over foodborne illnesses and the safety of ready-to-eat meals.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The plates section in the monograph emphasizes this in beautiful, resonant pairings chosen by Steven Rose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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One study found the most productive employees work in 75-minute sprints followed by 33-minute breaks.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to retreat there with their kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, during free weekends, school breaks and holidays, and the Georgian manor is where Kate keeps her beehives.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is a great way to get familiar with one of the best features within the DraftKings Sportsbook app.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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From the kinds of cabinets that are no longer in style, to various appliance types, range hoods and more, the professionals will guide you as to what can stay and what kitchen features should be left in 2010.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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However, Chang stresses that expanding access requires addressing child care workforce shortages and provider closures, issues that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
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Squeri stresses the sumptuous value cardmembers can reap from exploiting Amex’s hotel rewards.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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The real reason people are postponing becoming parents or having another child stems from the fact that, compared to earlier generations, fewer of today's young adults have hit the major milestones of adulthood, like finishing school, living on their own, and finding stable jobs.—
Karen Benjamin Guzzo,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The blended family often gets together to celebrate their children’s milestones.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gozo, Malta Just a short ferry ride away from Malta’s main island, Gozo offers the perfect blend of charming scenery and fascinating historic attractions—and for a glimpse into the region’s distant past, Ġgantija is the perfect destination.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the new coaster, Pigeon Forge is a family paradise thanks to an incredible mix of attractions for every age.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Best Things to Do Visit London’s greatest landmarks.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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As the title suggests, the film is set in Baltimore, whose landmarks, neighborhoods, underpasses, and professional football team are well evoked.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kennedy's rhetoric on autism has been embraced by some corners of the autism community and maligned in others.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Soak cotton balls in any one of them and place a few where rats are likely to enter, such as the corners of the kitchen, basement, or garage.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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