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according to the TV schedule, this week's "Astronomy Today" highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell
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Recent Examples of highlighted
Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Another archival photograph taken during the Apollo 12 mission depicts the lunar surface with an unidentified phenomenon in the highlighted box.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Data highlighted in the conservation framework report show one pronghorn herd in the Shotgun Valley north of Idaho Falls migrates primarily across private land.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
The stock traded higher after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the importance of optics to the data center buildout, noting that copper has its limits as AI computing gets more intense.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The company also highlighted the role of Microsoft Discovery in speeding up development.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson said when told Thomas watched Tuesday’s practice, which was highlighted by cornerback JuJu Brents’ one interception.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
One shopper highlighted the lightweight fabric and wide waistband, adding that the pants were the perfect length for someone with shorter legs.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Barca explored the market for other strikers, and club sources highlighted Chelsea’s Joao Pedro and Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Research highlighted by Harvard Business Review found that workplace bias frequently shapes how women’s competence and authority are perceived throughout their careers.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Another archival photograph taken during the Apollo 12 mission depicts the lunar surface with an unidentified phenomenon in the highlighted box.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Verb
The connected services integrated into cheap Chinese cars are frequently highlighted as a key reason those vehicles are so much better than anything anyone can buy in the US, according to their boosters.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Data highlighted in the conservation framework report show one pronghorn herd in the Shotgun Valley north of Idaho Falls migrates primarily across private land.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
The stock traded higher after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the importance of optics to the data center buildout, noting that copper has its limits as AI computing gets more intense.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2026
The company also highlighted the role of Microsoft Discovery in speeding up development.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson said when told Thomas watched Tuesday’s practice, which was highlighted by cornerback JuJu Brents’ one interception.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
One shopper highlighted the lightweight fabric and wide waistband, adding that the pants were the perfect length for someone with shorter legs.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Barca explored the market for other strikers, and club sources highlighted Chelsea’s Joao Pedro and Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Research highlighted by Harvard Business Review found that workplace bias frequently shapes how women’s competence and authority are perceived throughout their careers.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighted
Adjective
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On occasion, the greatest speeches have come from winners of the less spotlighted awards.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Swiss menu options are also available in the lobby lounge, and a weekly DJ enlivens the mood at Onyx Bar (so-named for the illuminated surface that makes up the bar itself).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the rear, the three-claw LED lighting signature remains, joined by an illuminated PEUGEOT wordmark replacing the traditional lion badge.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Analysts also questioned the geopolitical situation, particularly in the Middle East, where sales have been affected by broader regional instability, but Garcia Tapia stressed that the impact has been contained after early closures at the start of the Iran war.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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City officials said the rapid growth of the city has stressed the facility, prompting the construction of a new shelter, which will be three times the size of the current facility.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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