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
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
One of the biggest issues highlighted at the CBIA event was the need to make more employers aware of the fact that the pilot even exists.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 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
Zamiri aims to send up the crass monetization of a cultural boom, turning up the film’s absurdity knob to highlight the very real ways in which record labels and other corporate interests attach themselves vampirically to artistic success.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
One of the biggest issues highlighted at the CBIA event was the need to make more employers aware of the fact that the pilot even exists.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 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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Anne Arundel County police said their investigation into the incident is ongoing and emphasized that its officers do not enforce immigration law or conduct ICE operations.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Researchers emphasize that the full scope of the outbreak among elephant seals may be far greater than current numbers suggest.—
Brian Hackney,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The principal cast and crew took the stage at the Globes in the climax of the night to receive the award for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tonight’s penultimate episode of season two feels like an anti-climax — not just a letdown generally, but the diametric opposite of a climax.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Jan. 2026
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The industry has faced an apparent stagnation over the last 20 years, and during this period, Martell said modest, low-budget material was made over major feature films.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The report says that this financial dependence may also make people less likely to report problems and change the data that platforms use to make safety features.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Rising temperatures increase evaporation, further stressing a watershed already under pressure from growth and development.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers stress this is only an association, and the benefit may reflect overall diet patterns rather than cheese itself.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The game-clincher came one play after linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith’s second interception, which preserved a 34-27 lead.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Jan. 2026
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Two members of the New England Patriots are eligible to play in what could be a top-seed clincher this weekend despite allegations made against them earlier this week.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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German visitors are drawn by the city’s Hanseatic heritage, while British and American passengers value the compact layout, cultural attractions and easy access to fjords and coastal scenery.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many young men express skepticism toward feminism, discomfort with shifts in gender norms and a growing attraction to more conservative cultural messaging.—
Laurel Elder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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DaCosta’s installment offers a number of major developments that Boyle’s trilogy capper will resolve at some point in the near future.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even the prospect of another low-scoring Niners-Seahawks slugfest shouldn’t detract greatly from that NFC West rivalry, while the Rams-Bears capper has the potential to set the ratings dials on fire.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Almost half of those turning points are driven by external shocks rather than internal execution failures.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 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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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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