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Recent Examples of highlighted
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Her highlighted brunette tresses were styled in a middle part.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Trump has highlighted the reopening of crude production under a framework negotiated between Washington and Caracas.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The prosecution, however, highlighted that Owens was unarmed and that Lorincz’s door was locked.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Mei and Rindels highlighted retraining programs as a potential solution in mitigating the negative effects of technology displacement.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
With this expansion, ESPN now reaches fans through Disney+ in approximately 100 markets around the world, the company highlighted.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
In total, 10 restaurants were highlighted on the Fort Worth list.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But the Iran war has also highlighted the effectiveness of low-cost weapons.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez’s return followed extensive reporting from The Sacramento Bee that highlighted her removal from the United States, which occurred despite her having legal permission to remain in the country.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
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
Her highlighted brunette tresses were styled in a middle part.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cannes highlighted Travolta’s flying resume — he’s certified to fly Boeing 707s, 737s, and 747s, Bombardier’s Global Express and was the first private pilot to fly an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Trump has highlighted the reopening of crude production under a framework negotiated between Washington and Caracas.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
The prosecution, however, highlighted that Owens was unarmed and that Lorincz’s door was locked.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Mei and Rindels highlighted retraining programs as a potential solution in mitigating the negative effects of technology displacement.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
With this expansion, ESPN now reaches fans through Disney+ in approximately 100 markets around the world, the company highlighted.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
In total, 10 restaurants were highlighted on the Fort Worth list.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
But the Iran war has also highlighted the effectiveness of low-cost weapons.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez’s return followed extensive reporting from The Sacramento Bee that highlighted her removal from the United States, which occurred despite her having legal permission to remain in the country.
—Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 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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McLeod also emphasized the urgency of incorporating and said that many people get the wrong message about what becoming a city means.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Carroll crater sits near the boundary of the far side of the moon and is visible from Earth during certain times of the lunar cycle — a detail Hansen emphasized in his announcement.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Glover, for instance, was particularly captivated by the jagged topography along the moon’s terminator, the dividing line between its illuminated side and the side cloaked in darkness.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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On the illuminated side of Earth, clouds are visible over Australia and Oceania, while the dark side is in nighttime.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shoot featured some hints of deep red, which is said to be very intentional and a nod to her stage name, Jennie Ruby Jane.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Robert Macedonio, an attorney for Ellerup and daughter Victoria Heuermann, stressed his clients were not involved in Rex Heuermann’s alleged crimes.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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For in all their exchanges, the Chinese side stressed a red line the Americans could never cross.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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