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
For Arsenal, consistency of performances and results is so important to Arteta, with the 43-year-old often highlighting its significance in building them back to being one of Europe’s elite sides.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Sold to Menemsha, studied in its craft, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
While Washington frames the buildup as a counter-narcotics effort, its scale and coordination have drawn comparisons to prewar mobilizations, highlighting the growing intensity of the standoff.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Its successful deployment also marks the 545th flight of the Long March rocket series, highlighting China’s sustained launch reliability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The group also works collaboratively with other resource groups in the organization, highlighting support for all associates, including military veterans, neurodivergent employees, and working parents.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The series takes viewers around the world, highlighting the urgent mission to protect our planet's most threatened places.
—Maya Duclay, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The one-day gathering is a culinary experience highlighting Mexican wines and foods from the Baja California region.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Instead of the fourth floor serving as the dedicated shoe destination, Nike is highlighting its footwear offering across all of the store’s six levels.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Sold to Menemsha, studied in its craft, genuinely tense and gorgeously shot, highlighting the heavenly mountains and a historical hell.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
While Washington frames the buildup as a counter-narcotics effort, its scale and coordination have drawn comparisons to prewar mobilizations, highlighting the growing intensity of the standoff.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Its successful deployment also marks the 545th flight of the Long March rocket series, highlighting China’s sustained launch reliability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The group also works collaboratively with other resource groups in the organization, highlighting support for all associates, including military veterans, neurodivergent employees, and working parents.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The series takes viewers around the world, highlighting the urgent mission to protect our planet's most threatened places.
—Maya Duclay, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
The one-day gathering is a culinary experience highlighting Mexican wines and foods from the Baja California region.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Instead of the fourth floor serving as the dedicated shoe destination, Nike is highlighting its footwear offering across all of the store’s six levels.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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Brand them for experience, emphasizing aroma and taste, not just potency.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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South Korea is committed to sharing this expertise with the US too, Lee said, emphasizing their bilateral relationship included economic, technological, and military cooperation.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Trump made the announcement on Truth Social after the Canadian province of Ontario began running a television advertisement in the United States featuring a speech from former President Ronald Reagan.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The second look channeled her inner angel, featuring a silky camisole, a short set and massive quilted wings.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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McCann responded to Inzunza’s proposal by stressing that the park’s development had been underway for three years and that extensive public outreach had already taken place.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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For cool-season grasses, trim off no more than two-thirds of the stems to avoid stressing these plants.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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