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
In October 2025 Pope Leo called for a ‘true ecological conversion’ and urged citizens to press governments for stronger action and highlighting concrete steps like a Vatican solar program and cross-faith climate work.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The defense then played an 11-minute video highlighting Combs’ charitable work and life as a father of seven.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
His attorneys will also address the court and present a 15-minute video highlighting his personal growth and character.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The continent is scrambling to build the necessary capacities to defend against drones, highlighting not only its lagging technology but also how rapidly warfare has shifted to the use of unmanned aircraft.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the Tsukahara family’s attorney emphasized that multiple factors can contribute to crashes while highlighting Tesla’s responsibility for occupant safety systems.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The podcast also won’t just be about debunking the junk; there will be episodes highlighting the good stuff in wellness too.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Oct. 2025
The spread has moved about 8 points, highlighting how valuable the two-time MVP winner is.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Far from being simply a denunciation of marginalization, the song becomes a sincere embrace of vulnerable childhoods, highlighting the pain of those who grow up in poverty, neglect, and, often, are forced into crime as a means of survival.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The defense then played an 11-minute video highlighting Combs’ charitable work and life as a father of seven.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
His attorneys will also address the court and present a 15-minute video highlighting his personal growth and character.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The continent is scrambling to build the necessary capacities to defend against drones, highlighting not only its lagging technology but also how rapidly warfare has shifted to the use of unmanned aircraft.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the Tsukahara family’s attorney emphasized that multiple factors can contribute to crashes while highlighting Tesla’s responsibility for occupant safety systems.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The podcast also won’t just be about debunking the junk; there will be episodes highlighting the good stuff in wellness too.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 2 Oct. 2025
The spread has moved about 8 points, highlighting how valuable the two-time MVP winner is.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Far from being simply a denunciation of marginalization, the song becomes a sincere embrace of vulnerable childhoods, highlighting the pain of those who grow up in poverty, neglect, and, often, are forced into crime as a means of survival.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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Prosecutorial strategy From the prosecution’s perspective, emphasizing the size of the evidence file serves multiple purposes.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence downplayed the shift in the latest assessment, emphasizing at the time that the overall conclusions had not changed.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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After assembling the nearly 10-inch towering figure, featuring poseable legs, wings, and head, kids can activate stud shooters under each wing.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other potential Marvel projects on the horizon include Doctor Strange 3, a secret project produced by Scarlett Johansson, and another Deadpool-adjacent mutant movie featuring Ryan Reynolds.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s no need to invest in something bigger than your budget allows, so being as upfront as possible will save you from stressing later.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers returned to stressing out their opponents rather than themselves, trying to make something happen.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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