Synonyms of highlight

highlight 1 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasize
• feature
• stress
• punctuate
• identify
• accentuate
• illuminate
• focus
• accent
• foreground
• play up
• promote
• bear down on
• spotlight
• pinpoint
• press
• point (up)
• make much of
• publicize
• advertise
• boost
• plug
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• understate
• tone (down)
• de-emphasize
• underemphasize
• disparage
• play down
• belittle
• discount

• minimize
• understate
• tone (down)
• de-emphasize
• underemphasize
• disparage
• play down
• belittle
• discount

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highlight

2 of 2

noun

1

as in break

Synonyms & Similar Words

• break
• landmark
• capper
• clincher
• turning point
• watershed
• corner
• milestone
• crusher
• climax
• topper
• transformation
• conversion
• turnaround
• climacteric
• metamorphosis
• milepost
• turnabout
• transfiguration
• flash point
• boiling point
• breaking point
• zero hour
• crisis
• crunch time
• crunch
• juncture
• conjuncture
• emergency
• extremity
• clutch
• exigency
• crossroad(s)
• head
• Dunkirk

2

as in feature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feature
• attraction
• showpiece
• value
• merit
• boast
• pièce de résistance
• excellence
• virtue
• treasure
• honor
• distinction
• trophy
• jewel
• glory
• crown jewel
• pride
• credit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shame
• disgrace
• defect
• dishonor
• blemish
• stain
• blot
• stigma
• slur
• mess
• horror
• smudge
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore

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• shame
• disgrace
• defect
• dishonor
• blemish
• stain
• blot
• stigma
• slur
• mess
• horror
• smudge
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore

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