Synonyms of highlighting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphasizing
• stressing
• featuring
• identifying
• punctuating
• accentuating
• illuminating
• pointing (up)
• focusing
• accenting
• promoting
• foregrounding
• pressing
• playing up
• bearing down on
• spotlighting
• pinpointing
• making much of
• publicizing
• advertising
• plugging
• boosting
• overplaying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• playing down
• minimizing
• understating
• de-emphasizing
• toning (down)
• discounting
• disparaging
• belittling
• underemphasizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of highlighting

This is when the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicks off and lasts for a few weeks, highlighting thousands of prestige brands and SKUs that are normally never discounted—on Nordstrom or elsewhere! — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2026

Single Americans who say income matters in a relationship expect a potential lifelong partner to earn an average of $139,000 a year, according to a new survey highlighting the growing role finances play in modern dating. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Still, 16 of the 20 sides in the English top flight invested at least €100million (£86m; $116m) in their squads, highlighting the division’s growing strength in depth. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Notable Gillian Zucker, Clippers team president, was also penalized for her role as a witness whose report contradicted physical evidence, highlighting the broad scope of the NBA’s punishments following the investigation, The Athletic reported. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026

For the second year, the judges awarded prizes to residents of Chile and Colombia, as well as the United States and Canada, highlighting how avians connect us across geographies and ecosystems. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

New Balance says the campaign is intended to celebrate self-expression and individuality while highlighting the 983’s versatility across a variety of looks. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

For some Donalds supporters, like 56-year-old Cushing from Aventura, the choice to pick a Cuban American as lieutenant governor did signal a bigger change in the Republican Party and was worth highlighting. — Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026