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
The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, the solar eclipse in Virgo brings emphasis to your values and sense of stability, highlighting ways to earn and manage your money.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The same week a deepfake Tim Cook scammed more than 200,000 people into viewing a malicious iPhone 17 launch stream, the FBI warns that scams targeting Americans are now out of control, highlighting deepfakes.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, is the first to provide evidence for the effectiveness of these programs, highlighting the importance of early intervention.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Through striking images, the show offers an extended exploration of identity, gender and environment, highlighting the personal and political dimensions of women’s lives.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Wood sent out a message to Sacramento State students and staff Wednesday acknowledging the political climate and highlighting services available to the campus community.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
People around the league are familiar with the player experience in Chicago (or Connecticut, Dallas or Los Angeles); Reese highlighting the disparity between her organization and others that receive more investment is common practice.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, the solar eclipse in Virgo brings emphasis to your values and sense of stability, highlighting ways to earn and manage your money.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The same week a deepfake Tim Cook scammed more than 200,000 people into viewing a malicious iPhone 17 launch stream, the FBI warns that scams targeting Americans are now out of control, highlighting deepfakes.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, is the first to provide evidence for the effectiveness of these programs, highlighting the importance of early intervention.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Through striking images, the show offers an extended exploration of identity, gender and environment, highlighting the personal and political dimensions of women’s lives.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Wood sent out a message to Sacramento State students and staff Wednesday acknowledging the political climate and highlighting services available to the campus community.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
People around the league are familiar with the player experience in Chicago (or Connecticut, Dallas or Los Angeles); Reese highlighting the disparity between her organization and others that receive more investment is common practice.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The decision stems from a class action lawsuit filed during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the financial struggles of disabled individuals who lost part-time jobs.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stock up on their gummies and stationery featuring Genki, the running-boy mascot.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The first season consisted of eight episodes, and season 2 will have eight more, featuring returning voice cast members and new guest stars.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bohls said the agency has received 130 tips as of Thursday morning, stressing that none are too small and all will be investigated.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the national economy and the local job market cooled, further stressing house hunters’ willingness to pay up for a home.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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