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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
Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Her highlighted brunette tresses were styled in a middle part.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Iowa history is the focus of our highlighted article this week.
—Kim Norvell, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Romero highlighted the inclusion of Pete Geren, Ahdieh, Galindo and Berdeja.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The ruling follows reporting from The Sacramento Bee that highlighted Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez’s removal, which occurred despite her having legal permission to remain in the country.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The profiles’ verified statuses had first been highlighted by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP).
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The past two years have really highlighted the important of having an experienced specialist on your side.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Co-production models and technological integration were highlighted as key to building sustainable international partnerships and expanding storytelling possibilities.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The director also highlighted her wishes for American Doctor and its impact.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Just because most of the American stars are highlighted in this graphic, however, doesn’t mean this is a lopsided matchup.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The highlighted business is a past winner of a Community Choice Award, and this spotlight was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), using the business’s website, Yelp reviews and online map listings as sources.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Her highlighted brunette tresses were styled in a middle part.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Iowa history is the focus of our highlighted article this week.
—Kim Norvell, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Westman highlighted that the X3 offers cost-effective engagements below $5 per shot and sustained defense without the reload limitations of traditional defense systems.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Romero highlighted the inclusion of Pete Geren, Ahdieh, Galindo and Berdeja.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
The ruling follows reporting from The Sacramento Bee that highlighted Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez’s removal, which occurred despite her having legal permission to remain in the country.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The profiles’ verified statuses had first been highlighted by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP).
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The past two years have really highlighted the important of having an experienced specialist on your side.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Co-production models and technological integration were highlighted as key to building sustainable international partnerships and expanding storytelling possibilities.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The director also highlighted her wishes for American Doctor and its impact.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Just because most of the American stars are highlighted in this graphic, however, doesn’t mean this is a lopsided matchup.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 17 Mar. 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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Airport leadership also emphasized that the project is part of a broader strategy to test new technologies that improve airport operations and passenger experience.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tom Schmid, president and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, emphasized the broader importance of the calf’s arrival.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jellyfish are on display in every room, floating along in illuminated aquariums.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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For this review, Chamberlain sent the video keypad, which features a 1080p camera, 12 illuminated buttons (0 to 9, two-way talk, door open/close), and offers motion detection and motion alerts.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both featured the song playing in the background of video clips featuring NBA superstars Steph Curry and Michael Jordan on the basketball court.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s first season also featured Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Glenn Close, and others.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Posting on his Truth Social platform, the president stressed the importance of the special election.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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As days turn into weeks for the partial government shutdown, Transportation Security Administration officers are being stressed to the max.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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