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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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Recent Examples of highlighted
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The stretch started with back-to-back playoff wins over the Cardinals, highlighted by a 49-15 rout in the 2015 NFC Championship Game.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Among the resellers are front companies connected to NSO products, such as Panama’s KBH and Mexico’s Comercializadora de Soluciones Integrales Mecale, as highlighted by the Mexican government.
—Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Tenev highlighted the opportunities to trade on PPI and CPI data releases, rather than sports.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
In court, the justices were shown the document, codenamed Operation Green and Yellow Dagger, with key passages highlighted.
—Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The scene was highlighted by the rare format of Mahomes and Kelce taking questions at the same time.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the bodies highlighted in this social media content are far beyond what a normal or healthy male body should look like, especially in adolescence, and this can send a dangerous message.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
For parents looking to stretch their budgets further, Christoforous highlighted the benefits of thrift shopping for school supplies, where shoppers can often find unexpected deals.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The second was a 10-play, 92-yard second quarter drive highlighted by a 37-yard pass to Malik Heath.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The stretch started with back-to-back playoff wins over the Cardinals, highlighted by a 49-15 rout in the 2015 NFC Championship Game.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Among the resellers are front companies connected to NSO products, such as Panama’s KBH and Mexico’s Comercializadora de Soluciones Integrales Mecale, as highlighted by the Mexican government.
—Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Tenev highlighted the opportunities to trade on PPI and CPI data releases, rather than sports.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
In court, the justices were shown the document, codenamed Operation Green and Yellow Dagger, with key passages highlighted.
—Júlia Dias Carneiro, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The scene was highlighted by the rare format of Mahomes and Kelce taking questions at the same time.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the bodies highlighted in this social media content are far beyond what a normal or healthy male body should look like, especially in adolescence, and this can send a dangerous message.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
For parents looking to stretch their budgets further, Christoforous highlighted the benefits of thrift shopping for school supplies, where shoppers can often find unexpected deals.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighted
Verb
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Martina Finken, Felde’s head of sales, emphasized how the traceable fibers are suitable for ring and open-end spinning, long staple spinning and non-wovens.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As part of the agreement, Carlyle branding will be featured on the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 challenger and across key team assets, including the car chassis, drivers’ team kit, pit wall and garage environment.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Modern displays are featured above the doors on the inside and outside of the car, on the ceiling and in the transitions between cars.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ladapo’s predecessors stressed the importance of hepatitis A vaccines and flu shots.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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As Democrats push to extend Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, Cole stressed that issue and debate is outside of his committee's jurisdiction -- though Johnson could hypothetically direct him to attach it to the CR.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the heart of the park is another immersive extravaganza as footage of seascapes and schools of fish swirls dizzyingly around one of the world’s biggest wraparound screens whilst drones which look like illuminated jellyfish fill the air.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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LEDs replace chrome, and there's a new take on BMW's usual four headlights, although the illuminated kidney grill is an option, not mandatory.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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