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 break
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of highlight
Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 May 2025
And while these traits are certainly worth highlighting, there are also other, more underrated qualities that can make leaders truly great.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Julia Ries, Health, 1 May 2025
The Royals turned in some highlights that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is hoping will lead ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
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Verb
There are a couple stats worth highlighting that nicely encapsulate the tale of the tape so far in this best-of-seven.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 May 2025
And while these traits are certainly worth highlighting, there are also other, more underrated qualities that can make leaders truly great.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
Noun
Why Too Much Support Could Cause Pain In the world of sports bras, however, there may be such a thing as too much support, as the new study highlights.
—Julia Ries, Health, 1 May 2025
The Royals turned in some highlights that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is hoping will lead ESPN’s SportsCenter Top 10.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Weiss emphasizes that in addition to knowing what platforms older consumers use, marketers need to analyze which platform is appropriate given what is being marketed.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Chances arrived at both ends before the decisive moment, David Silva bouncing a close-range volley over the bar before the break, while Kenwyne Jones toe-poked a shot into a sprawling Joe Hart — Stoke’s only on-target attempt of the game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Verizon said all of the same provisions will apply to Frontier. Need a break?—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The banner will also launch international sales of the feature at the Marche du Film amid the Cannes Film Festival market.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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Expensive Lighting Systems Lighting is one of the best ways to highlight features of your home and improve curb appeal.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The budget committee, which stressed that the overall Fire Department budget is increasing, also recommended nixing Bass’ plan for creating a new unit within the department that would have added 67 employees to address issues stemming from the homelessness crisis.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Those who spoke to Newsweek stressed that the deal, while a welcome reprieve for both countries' economies, falls short of resolving the dispute and leaves the questions of who prevailed in this chapter of the trade war unanswered.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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For decades, private individuals and groups have brought the majority of lawsuits for enforcing the landmark law's Section 2 protections against racial discrimination in the election process.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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Though Golf Mill Shopping Center is for sale, Niles village leaders are confident the $443 million redevelopment of the landmark mall will still move forward as planned this year.—
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Ballesteros was the main attraction for the seven cameras that filmed his pregame media session in the home dugout.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Through Vlad, Enzo discovers an unexpected attraction, intensified by the political reality that Vlad escaped back home.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The clincher was recruiting German stage designer Florian Wieder, who has been behind events including Eurovision, WrestleMania and Adele’s residency in Munich last summer.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mazin stressed the importance of processing Season 2, Episode 2’s horrific clincher with patience.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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As this trilogy capper's title suggests, attempts at peace between apes and humans have failed miserably.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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