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verb

Definition of highlightnext
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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highlight

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noun

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as in climax

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as in feature

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Recent Examples of highlight
Verb
And the tendency toward practical effects over CG is satisfying, highlighting makeup designer Jane O’Kane’s gnarly work. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Regulators also highlight severe cyber risks, as advanced AI can exploit vulnerabilities faster than systems can be patched, potentially leading to systemic incidents. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
Data protection was the other major highlight of the launch, spanning security, sovereignty and privacy controls. — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Kit Harington was also a highlight, and the fact that none of those actors got nominated really tells me that the Emmy voters are still stuck in inertia. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for highlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
  1. emphasize
  2. clincher
  3. feature
  4. stress
  5. capper
  6. attraction
  7. turning point
  8. watershed
Verb
  • Euthanasia is not the approach NRE Tas plans to take, Thamman emphasized – but the public needs to cooperate to keep themselves and Neil safe.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Giselle Garcia, program director for NorCal Resist, said the arrest data largely tracks with the organization’s own informal counts though emphasized much enforcement goes unaccounted for if families aren’t willing to speak up.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of emphasize
Noun
  • Adding to Rezaeian’s agony, right before the final whistle another potential clincher, a header from Khalilzadeh, hit the crossbar.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026
  • Reinhart also has 32 goals across four Stanley Cup playoff runs, scoring the game-winner in Florida’s first Cup clincher in 2024 and scoring four goals in their second Cup clincher in 2025.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Definition of clincher
Noun
  • The SuperWide feature makes the sound feel bigger, wider, and more expansive.
    — Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Some time at the spa is also a must, where a natural water feature travels from an outdoor waterfall through the length of the spa.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • Baking soda desiccates plant leaves by removing moisture from the foliage, stressing the plant and ultimately resulting in death.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • No opponent at this tournament has found a way to stress him.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of stress
Noun
  • Burrows’ performance as James Burrows, television comedy icon, in HBO’s The Comeback proved a worthy career capper.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
  • This time — in his first victory since then — Clark closed with four birdies over five holes, including that short capper at 18.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 25 May 2026
Definition of capper
Noun
  • Yet until now there has not been a major film adaptation, which was part of the attraction.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • As for the top cities, tried-and-true reign supreme with phenomenal attractions, superlative hotels, and electric dining scenes.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • During this time, our ideas serve as catalysts while conversations become turning points.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • On the women’s side, that title belongs to Anna Leigh Waters, and her recent Nike deal signaled a turning point.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Definition of turning point
Noun
  • Splash’s main program is a 13-lesson science curriculum that teaches students about Sacramento’s unique ecosystem, the invertebrates found in vernal pools, watersheds and water pollution, CEO Mackenzie Wieser said.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • The company is also on track to meet its 2030 goal of returning more water to local watersheds than its data centers consume.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of watershed

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