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
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Visual artist and historian Ranfis Suárez Ramos highlighted the importance of internet access for Cubans as a way to break the hold of totalitarianism.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
CBS News, 6 June 2026
The highlight of Leo's visit to Madrid will be his speech June 8 to both chambers of the Spanish parliament.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Verb
In addition, Pratt has highlighted infrastructure concerns, including road conditions, traffic congestion and city maintenance.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Visual artist and historian Ranfis Suárez Ramos highlighted the importance of internet access for Cubans as a way to break the hold of totalitarianism.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Noun
The highlight of Leo's visit to Madrid will be his speech Monday to both chambers of the Spanish Parliament, the first by a pope.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
The highlight of Leo's visit to Madrid will be his speech June 8 to both chambers of the Spanish parliament.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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Total football remade soccer worldwide by emphasizing movement and pressure on the ball and the interchangeability of positions, laying the groundwork for the modern incarnation of the sport.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The analyst also emphasized VNOM's attractive capital returns framework.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
Noun
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But that’s not quite the climax.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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As the season approached its climax, Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke was increasingly present in north London.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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How about the digs—any notable features there?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Traffic calming features and safety measures for pedestrian and bicyclists were added in 2021, but they were only meant to be temporary.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Verb
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At the time, officials stressed that the ordinance was not aimed at homeless individuals, but anyone who could create fire risk.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The soil underneath grass becomes compacted, stressed, and weakened under foot traffic, making way for clover to take over.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Ahead of Florida’s clincher, Aho had three goals in his 13 career conference final games.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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But after being summarily dispatched by Vegas in four straight games, culminating with the Golden Knights’ 2-1 clincher on Tuesday night, the curse of the Presidents’ Trophy — given to the NHL’s best regular-season team — will spend some time on the Front Range as well.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Aside from serving as the beachy backdrop for an eponymous Netflix drama series, the coastal enclave boasts scenic waterfronts, parks, attractions and historical sites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Opening on July 15, the new attraction will be the organization’s first permanent location.—
Ian Volner,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Lee’s mad dash was the rarest of quetzal feathers in an otherwise drab capper to the four-game series.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The skit, eh, sketch, gets a capper when Brennan returns to announce the arrival of an even bigger Someone Big.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And which team has marked turning points in their learning curve in European finals?—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This is a strong example of how compact street design and high walker and biking activity can concentrate crash risk, especially at intersections and turning points.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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