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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump has not highlighted human rights and democracy as rationales for capturing Maduro.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
An annual highlight of the breakfast, this year’s celebration will see more than $1 million in university scholarships presented to high school seniors from the program.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Verb
This moment highlights what balance, support and long-term connection could really look like.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump has not highlighted human rights and democracy as rationales for capturing Maduro.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
In grainy highlight clips or in 30-for-30 documentaries.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
An annual highlight of the breakfast, this year’s celebration will see more than $1 million in university scholarships presented to high school seniors from the program.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Texas native explained that Cruise emphasized the physical reality of stuntwork and the importance of discipline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some areas, like a beach that plays a major role in the climax, are based on real places and drew from the plants and fish that are there in real life.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 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
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When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 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
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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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Oregon went 4-for-8 on fourth down, including a 1-yard touchdown run by Jordon Davison with 16 seconds left in regulation that put a fitting capper on a game the Ducks mostly controlled but couldn’t quite put away.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Finally, Father of the Bride was chosen as the evening’s capper.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Buffett’s turning point began with the acquisition of a failing textile mill called Berkshire Hathaway.—
Cooper Katz McKim,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
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The Eras Tour Brain scans of thousands of people revealed that the human brain has five distinct eras, with turning points in the way it is organized occurring at age nine, 32, 66 and 83.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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