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
Pokémon cards, highlighting what appears to be an ever-growing demand for merchandise from the popular childhood card game.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Welcome to the Tuesday, April 21, 2026, private school baseball and softball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Scherzinger also pivoted to athletic wear, highlighting her commitment to movement.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Leaving Neverland is released Leaving Neverland, a four-hour documentary highlighting Robson and Safechuck’s allegations against Jackson, premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and is then released on HBO in March.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
Beware zombies Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, sees complacency in the market, highlighting speculative flows into unprofitable stocks.
—Michael Considine, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
That has three important implications worth highlighting.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Crowds gathered in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday to celebrate the city's 176th birthday as 415 Day returned with a free festival highlighting local culture, food and music.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Others said the ad was regressive, highlighting a blonde bombshell and catering to the objectifying male gaze.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Welcome to the Tuesday, April 21, 2026, private school baseball and softball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Scherzinger also pivoted to athletic wear, highlighting her commitment to movement.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Leaving Neverland is released Leaving Neverland, a four-hour documentary highlighting Robson and Safechuck’s allegations against Jackson, premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and is then released on HBO in March.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
Beware zombies Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab, sees complacency in the market, highlighting speculative flows into unprofitable stocks.
—Michael Considine, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
That has three important implications worth highlighting.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Crowds gathered in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday to celebrate the city's 176th birthday as 415 Day returned with a free festival highlighting local culture, food and music.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Others said the ad was regressive, highlighting a blonde bombshell and catering to the objectifying male gaze.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to emphasizing neighbors helping neighbors, the Buy Nothing groups build community through the gift economy.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The video also advises residents not to approach or touch owl fledglings and to keep pets and children away to avoid stressing the bird.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Julian Finney / Getty Images Despite the fine margins, Guardiola said City are confident, stressing that belief is crucial at this stage of the season.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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After some pre-interview banter, Taccone says something that is kind of unusual about a movie featuring a couple that literally wants to kill each other.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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The World Jane Goodall Inspired, a collection created by Vital Impacts featuring works by Nick Brandt, Frans Lanting, Cristina Mittermeier, Steve Winter, Ami Vitale, Jim Naughten, among others.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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