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Recent Examples of highlighted
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The actress wore her highlighted brunette tresses in a lob with bangs, while her natural makeup look included a nude lip and subtle blush.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Iowa history is the focus of our highlighted article this week.
—Kim Norvell, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This effortlessly cool approach to highlighted hair is surprisingly low-maintenance.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The email was highlighted in a report by The Telegraph earlier in February.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
In response to the news, Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director of the environmental nonprofit Canopy, highlighted the future- and forest-forward gains to be made for brands and fiber producers avoiding timber inputs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
In terms of trends, LVMH Métiers d’Art senior creative manager Florent Pavan highlighted the market’s request for reptile hides and embellished python.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Performance goals for participating agencies have not been made clear– an issue the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted in two separate reports from 2009 and 2021.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson ended the 10-month boycott after WBBM’s management highlighted recent increases in hiring minorities and women, as well as steps taken to enhance minority representation in procurement.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Consistent intake in the right dose is what delivers the therapeutic benefits often highlighted in studies.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
Joe Brusuelas, senior economist at RSM US, highlighted a few of those factors when pushing back on White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett’s claim Monday that subdued job gains are primarily the result of lower population figures and higher productivity.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The actress wore her highlighted brunette tresses in a lob with bangs, while her natural makeup look included a nude lip and subtle blush.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Iowa history is the focus of our highlighted article this week.
—Kim Norvell, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This effortlessly cool approach to highlighted hair is surprisingly low-maintenance.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The captain also highlighted Lagrange’s presence on the mound.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The email was highlighted in a report by The Telegraph earlier in February.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
In response to the news, Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director of the environmental nonprofit Canopy, highlighted the future- and forest-forward gains to be made for brands and fiber producers avoiding timber inputs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
In terms of trends, LVMH Métiers d’Art senior creative manager Florent Pavan highlighted the market’s request for reptile hides and embellished python.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Performance goals for participating agencies have not been made clear– an issue the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted in two separate reports from 2009 and 2021.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson ended the 10-month boycott after WBBM’s management highlighted recent increases in hiring minorities and women, as well as steps taken to enhance minority representation in procurement.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Consistent intake in the right dose is what delivers the therapeutic benefits often highlighted in studies.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
Joe Brusuelas, senior economist at RSM US, highlighted a few of those factors when pushing back on White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett’s claim Monday that subdued job gains are primarily the result of lower population figures and higher productivity.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighted
Verb
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Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jackson made many stops in North Carolina in the months leading up to the 1988 presidential election, delivering a number of speeches that emphasized the important role of young voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 2,800-square-foot Southport store features a hot chocolate cafe and a wall of chocolate featuring small boxes with a dizzying variety of flavors, from Pistachio & Raspberry to Orange Marmalade, which sell for $8 each or three for $20, according to the illuminated sign above the display.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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None of the illuminated material is ionized; it’s merely lit up by the central star’s light that gets reflected off of all of the ejecta.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His firm’s work has been featured at numerous international expositions, including the French Pavilion at the Osaka Expo (World’s Fair) in 2025.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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If that wasn’t enough, Schoneboom detailed a round of karaoke that featured the freshmen, who were called to perform for their teammates.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 1% Club has leant heavily on comedian hosts around the world, with the likes of Mack, McHale and Jefferies bringing wit and banter to proceedings, although Connock stressed that new territories can think beyond comics when considering hosts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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