highlighting

verb

present participle of highlight
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 Still, state media have been highlighting stories about cafes and other businesses being forced to close for failing to enforce rules on clothing. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026 Even Nvidia limits its residual value support, highlighting the inherent volatility and risk in this new asset class. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Nvidia told some of its biggest customers to expect price hikes of more than 15%, Bloomberg reported, highlighting memory chip companies’ leverage over the AI industry. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The companies said the system went from concept to live demonstration in six months, highlighting their efforts to rapidly integrate existing defense technology onto commercial unmanned vessels. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 Tributes poured in for Wright over the weekend, highlighting his masterful performances playing often wounded, complex characters. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026 The Sun enters Virgo and your 3rd House of Communication, highlighting texts, errands, and daily logistics. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026 The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 1st House of Self, highlighting your presence, style, mood, and personal magnetism. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026 Charging documents in that case make no mention of the grassy area Trump is highlighting in his new claims. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
  1. emphasizing
  2. stressing
  3. featuring
Verb
  • The findings build on a growing body of research on the neurological connections between the brain and the digestive system, emphasizing the importance of our gut bacteria in maintaining good cognitive health.
    — Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Under Norman, the defensive linemen as a group are doing drills and emphasizing parts of the position that weren’t given as much attention previously, and Funderburg has been a chief beneficiary.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • Rather than make consumers decide between hold performance and hair integrity, the brand sought to create a formula that supports hair rather than further stressing it.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Trump responded a day later by stressing Canada’s dependence on the United States.
    — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of stressing
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  • Yamazaki returns as director for a film Toho and Gkids describe as featuring more extensive effects work than its predecessor, while keeping its post-World War II Japan setting grounded in the experiences of its characters.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both the private-label line and the wider retail assortment were initially available in 150 Old Navy stores in a grab-and-go concept, with 45 of those stores also featuring dedicated beauty shops-in-shop as part of the pilot.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of featuring

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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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