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
Sarah Scott, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
The designer and her team excel at highlighting and restoring the original detail of historic residences and adding a sense of patina to new homes.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Bolt was a star on both the PGA Tour and the Senior Tour, with the 1958 US Open title being the highlight of his career.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Sesame Workshop and Netflix are highlighting the unique public-private partnership that brings Sesame Street to kids around the world, as well as ensuring communities across the United States will still have free access to the show.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
The designer and her team excel at highlighting and restoring the original detail of historic residences and adding a sense of patina to new homes.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Another highlight is Camp Boule buvette de montagne, a mountaintop restaurant where local gastronomy meets a cozy atmosphere.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Bolt was a star on both the PGA Tour and the Senior Tour, with the 1958 US Open title being the highlight of his career.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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The Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are emphasizing cost-of-living issues and other concerns that continue to be top of mind for voters, and tying those issues to Trump.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Kusano, via video message, emphasized her happiness at dedicating time to research for her next project.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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In some ways, Doug’s death signaled two tragedies, as Sage’s grand romance also came to a climax and an end over the course of Gen V’s season two finale.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tesla has implemented autopilot and self-driving features on its vehicles that include traffic-aware cruise control, semi-autonomous navigation, response to traffic lights and the ability to summon the car from a parking space.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Best known for her acting roles in Friends, Cougar Town and the Scream franchise, behind the camera, Cox has directed across various genres and mediums, from music videos, and short form projects to television and feature films.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also stressed that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation lowers the energy barrier, reduces the electrostatic interaction, and enhances the kinetics and structural stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that controllers are becoming increasingly overworked and financially stressed because of the shutdown.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Washington took Game 1, the first of three — including Pittsburgh’s clincher — that went to overtime.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Edwards went 5 for 7 on mid-range attempts in Portland, with the fifth make serving as the game clincher.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Three batters later, Toronto put the capper on the third-highest scoring inning in World Series history (and the highest in over 50 years), when Kirk hit a two-run homer to center.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Those relationships, even small ones, can be turning points.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Paz’s election represents a potential turning point in US-Bolivia relations, which soured after then-President Evo Morales expelled the US ambassador to Bolivia in 2008.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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