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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

1
as in climax

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as in feature

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Recent Examples of highlight
Verb
Each activation highlighted a different piece of what the platform can do. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 In an interview with Vanity Fair, Barbera highlights the impact a positive reception at a film festival can have on a smaller movie. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
But the true highlight is the $650 discount Best Buy just threw on it. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Only guests in the larger rooms gain access to the rooftop, with its heated pool, and the Vault bar, arguably the highlight of the whole affair, cocooned among 3,000 gleaming safe deposit boxes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 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
  • At a high level of abstraction, some scholars emphasize the multiplicity itself as a key aspect of Hinduism.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Since Tiffany’s attacks began, Crowley has moved in Hong’s general direction, emphasizing his requirements—using exclusively renewable energy to power new data centers, building them with union labor—for developers to receive the tax breaks.
    — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasize
Noun
  • The highlights included scoring the overtime winner in HK Nitra’s Game 7 championship clincher and leading Slovakia’s World Juniors team in both goals (five) and points (eight).
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 26 Aug. 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
  • The Grand Highlander has the roomiest third row of the three family SUVs and the Telluride is the best in terms of cabin quality, standard tech and features.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Since this is an Android Drop rather than a Pixel Drop, these features are coming to a wider range of devices.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • Community health workers also stress AI's inability to build trust and human connection, especially in underserved areas.
    — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stress
Noun
  • 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
  • Burrows’ performance as James Burrows, television comedy icon, in HBO’s The Comeback proved a worthy career capper.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Definition of capper
Noun
  • But though these chemicals are linked to mating in animal species, a link between pheromones and romantic attraction hasn’t been established in humans.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • With seven weekends and multiple attractions to choose from, visitors might want to visit the festival more than once.
    — Rashad Alexander August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Although geopolitical analysts love to talk about turning points, crossroads, and dilemmas, many governments have a prosaic tendency to defy these dramatic predictions and muddle through.
    — Ben Bland, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The big picture involves market cycle dynamics, with turning points and tipping points.
    — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of turning point
Noun
  • About 4 million acres in California are affected, including watersheds of the American, Rubicon and Yuba rivers.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Take, for example, the watershed that runs down Clear Creek Canyon below Lookout Mountain, Mount Vernon and Rainbow Hill.
    — Megan Schrader, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of watershed

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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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