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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
Brooks highlighted that the composition of the rise in yields also matters. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 Across your sky, innovative Uranus highlights your 10th House of Career and Status, so professional aims need flexible plans that protect domestic stability. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
Another highlight is visiting Monemvasia, a tiny island off the mainland known for its medieval walled village, accessible to pedestrians only. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 However, Chartrand is most looking forward to two out-of-towners flying in for the week (always a highlight at NYFW). — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 9 Sep. 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
  • Board members emphasized that even under the 40% projection, the district would still end the year with a positive cash balance.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • While the shape of the dress harkened back to the easy sensuality of ’90s designs, the bodice incorporated subtle embroidery throughout, with sequins and beadwork that emphasized the unique patterning of the midi design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of emphasize
Noun
  • His career so far, though — which already includes a goal for Senegal against France at the World Cup, and a late clincher for PSG in a 2-0 win at title rivals Lens that helped seal Ligue 1 in May — promises fearlessness, creativity and skill.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of clincher
Noun
  • Duarte’s writing features detailed prose and a moving storyline, encompassing grief, healing, and the losses borne by a Latinx family in the name of American patriotism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Another endearing dining feature at the property is its honesty pantry containing drinks and snacks to go and a coffee station for early risers—guests can feel free to pad about any time of day or night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • For dogs that stress out easily or suffer from anxiety, these collars could also increase their stress levels when left on too long.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Commission stressed the importance of early and at-home voting to prevent large gatherings which could be exploited by Ukrainian attacks.
    — Chris Massaro , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stress
Noun
  • Lake Mary’s special teams put the capper as Sam Nelson blocked Rodrigo Bigio’s punt.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of capper
Noun
  • The blob continues to satisfy our attraction to organic shapes and spectacle and looks incredible on our Instagram feeds.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There’s this weird attraction to potential violence and knowing that you’re safeguarded from it.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Both Miguel and Sofia are at turning points, and the current distractions, maybe temptations, are not helping.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Both of the relationship crises reach what seem like turning points.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of turning point
Noun
  • The canal relies on freshwater from its watershed and Gatún Lake to operate its locks.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Examples cited of this progress involved multiple jurisdictions of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, which includes New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware and West Virginia.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of watershed

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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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