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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
Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
This effortlessly cool approach to highlighted hair is surprisingly low-maintenance.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The video took the city through the decades and highlighted the city’s importance in history and natural disaster .
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The changes have included an overhaul of Google’s ubiquitous search engine that has de-emphasized a listing of relevant web links in its results and increasingly highlighted AI overviews and conversational responses provided through an AI mode.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Kyle highlighted the brand’s Deep Sleep offering, which employs 5mg of melatonin, as a great use case for a patch, as consumers often over consume the ingredient.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Among those highlighted will be Amanda, a refugee and the first Miss Trans Global Uganda; Sarah, who overcame sight loss to support LGBTQ+ people with disabilities while running marathons; and Leo, a speaker and life coach with dyskinetic cerebral palsy.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Duffy and Bedford highlighted the building pressure and fatigue weighing on air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay because of the government shutdown.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
At Lotus, the dinner menu always highlighted a superb selection of sushi, such as tai snapper umaki roll with avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon, as well as outstanding small plates and snacks.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Pakko said Arkansas has seen slow economic growth from 2021-23 but highlighted the state's low cost of living.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The video took the city through the decades and highlighted the city’s importance in history and natural disaster .
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The changes have included an overhaul of Google’s ubiquitous search engine that has de-emphasized a listing of relevant web links in its results and increasingly highlighted AI overviews and conversational responses provided through an AI mode.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Kyle highlighted the brand’s Deep Sleep offering, which employs 5mg of melatonin, as a great use case for a patch, as consumers often over consume the ingredient.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Among those highlighted will be Amanda, a refugee and the first Miss Trans Global Uganda; Sarah, who overcame sight loss to support LGBTQ+ people with disabilities while running marathons; and Leo, a speaker and life coach with dyskinetic cerebral palsy.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Duffy and Bedford highlighted the building pressure and fatigue weighing on air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay because of the government shutdown.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
At Lotus, the dinner menu always highlighted a superb selection of sushi, such as tai snapper umaki roll with avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon, as well as outstanding small plates and snacks.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighted
Verb
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Two of the Democratic standard-bearers to emerge from last week’s elections—Abigail Spanberger, the incoming governor of Virginia, and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City—have emphasized different sides of these arguments in recent days.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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The ballet aesthetic is emphasized by a little bow adornment on the vamp.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Guests can expect more than 1,000 illuminated displays showcasing wildlife, vibrant landscapes, scenic pathways and festive holiday scenery.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today, nine illuminated trees float on McAdenville Lake as a tribute to the originals.—
Shameika Rhymes,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That average grew Friday after the Heat had a 13-assist, no turnover quarter which featured 21 of 31 shooting and 10 for 15 on threes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The original version of the song featured Philly rapper/singer Lay Bankz and appeared on CxM’s six-track debut, which dropped in late September.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Orange Is the New Black alum stressed the importance of trans and non-binary representation in the mainstream theater world.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines expect limited disruptions this weekend and stressed that international flights are not expected to be affected.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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