as in emphasizing
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 highlighting
Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
For Bottoms and Kirkmeyer, who hail from different ideological factions of the GOP, the debate was a chance to close with and criticize Marx while highlighting their own goals and plans.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Jackman and Reynolds are currently filming a reality series down under for Disney+ highlighting the Bonds Flying Roos SailGP Team.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
As jury selection began, supporters of both families gathered outside the courthouse alongside activists and online personalities, highlighting the intense public interest surrounding the proceedings.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The 75-minute docudrama is inspired by the protests that swept Tehran in January, highlighting five Iranians who meet in a Tehran alley before they’re executed, all witnessed from a window by Amir, a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 June 2026
Now, there’s a new generation of restaurateurs, eager to express their culinary creativity by highlighting the area’s hyperlocal produce and growing buzz around its polished wines, ushering Lodi into a delicious new chapter.
—Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The rotating menu draws heavily from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, with each dish highlighting the natural overlap between Indian and Mexican cuisines.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
During her campaign, Goodwin focused on increasing public school funding, expanding access to health care and opposing Texas' school voucher program, while highlighting her legislative experience and bipartisan relationships at the Capitol.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
For Bottoms and Kirkmeyer, who hail from different ideological factions of the GOP, the debate was a chance to close with and criticize Marx while highlighting their own goals and plans.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Jackman and Reynolds are currently filming a reality series down under for Disney+ highlighting the Bonds Flying Roos SailGP Team.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
As jury selection began, supporters of both families gathered outside the courthouse alongside activists and online personalities, highlighting the intense public interest surrounding the proceedings.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The 75-minute docudrama is inspired by the protests that swept Tehran in January, highlighting five Iranians who meet in a Tehran alley before they’re executed, all witnessed from a window by Amir, a 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 June 2026
Now, there’s a new generation of restaurateurs, eager to express their culinary creativity by highlighting the area’s hyperlocal produce and growing buzz around its polished wines, ushering Lodi into a delicious new chapter.
—Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The rotating menu draws heavily from seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms, with each dish highlighting the natural overlap between Indian and Mexican cuisines.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
During her campaign, Goodwin focused on increasing public school funding, expanding access to health care and opposing Texas' school voucher program, while highlighting her legislative experience and bipartisan relationships at the Capitol.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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That gives players time to power up their gear to protected ice attacks and build up gear emphasizing Thunder, Fire and Dragon elements that can deal more damage.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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For Ginsberg, ever-attuned to the rhythmic physicality of verse, the central atom of poetry wasn’t the line or the foot, but rather the breath, emphasizing that his were longer than his free verse hero Whitman because the good, grey poet probably had smaller lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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During the event, Foster also alluded to the messy situation with Jackman’s ex-wife, stressing the importance of women supporting one another.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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The trust concluded by stressing that preparation is key.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri’s RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O’Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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