as in emphasized
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
Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
With the place and functionality that our phones are taking, bags [have] become another kind of companion and deserve to be highlighted.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 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
Sure enough, Enciso shone on his return to the team, as a half-time substitute in a 3-1 home defeat by rivals Crystal Palace, but his tendency to go it alone was highlighted in a 0-0 home draw with Brentford just after Christmas.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The team also highlighted the system’s impressive scalability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The eight-episode season highlighted the Baldwins and their seven children.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece was a moving pregame program hosted by Bob Costas and highlighted by special guests and video segments.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The scene was highlighted by the rare format of Mahomes and Kelce taking questions at the same time.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
With the place and functionality that our phones are taking, bags [have] become another kind of companion and deserve to be highlighted.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 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
Sure enough, Enciso shone on his return to the team, as a half-time substitute in a 3-1 home defeat by rivals Crystal Palace, but his tendency to go it alone was highlighted in a 0-0 home draw with Brentford just after Christmas.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The team also highlighted the system’s impressive scalability.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The eight-episode season highlighted the Baldwins and their seven children.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The centerpiece was a moving pregame program hosted by Bob Costas and highlighted by special guests and video segments.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 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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Miami event featured teen’s work For Zaldivar, this weekend’s historic sainthood ceremony strikes a personal chord.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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David Alaba is experienced playing in midfield and featured there in the pre-season friendlies against Leganes (behind closed doors) and WSG Tirol, but at age 33, his role in Alonso’s group is not at all clear for this season.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gasly has regularly stressed his faith in Alpine this season despite its lack of performance on the track, recognizing the long-term vision in place.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In Maine, the state CDC reported there have been 28 cases of TB this year through the end of July, according to the Herald, but stressed there is no outbreak.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the pool surface during the program was mirror calm and dotted with several illuminated floating flowers.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example, several centuries-old Qurans and illuminated religious texts from Ethiopia were displayed at museums in Baltimore, then Salem, Massachusetts, followed by Toledo, Ohio, in 2023 and 2024.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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