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
However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
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Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2026
The space agency also released a three-minute video highlighting the new images.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
The housing bill is an example of the president delivering on his promises, and Republicans opened the day by highlighting the democratic socialists who upset establishment Democrats in primaries last night.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
The fleet processed more than 800 tablets during the first three hours of the livestream without recording any errors, highlighting the system’s consistency and reliability in a real production setting.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Significant valuation gaps frequently derail M&A deals, with only 20% of mid-market sales closing, highlighting a critical readiness problem.
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Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The event also included a special coronation honoring Derek, highlighting the inspiration behind the project and the impact the new space will have on pediatric patients and their families.
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Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Inside the shop, there is a dedicated wall highlighting Allen Edmonds’ notable dress shoe legacy as well as a custom installation for the brand’s high-end Reserve Collection at the front of the store.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2026
The space agency also released a three-minute video highlighting the new images.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The housing bill is an example of the president delivering on his promises, and Republicans opened the day by highlighting the democratic socialists who upset establishment Democrats in primaries last night.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
The fleet processed more than 800 tablets during the first three hours of the livestream without recording any errors, highlighting the system’s consistency and reliability in a real production setting.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Significant valuation gaps frequently derail M&A deals, with only 20% of mid-market sales closing, highlighting a critical readiness problem.
—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The event also included a special coronation honoring Derek, highlighting the inspiration behind the project and the impact the new space will have on pediatric patients and their families.
—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Inside the shop, there is a dedicated wall highlighting Allen Edmonds’ notable dress shoe legacy as well as a custom installation for the brand’s high-end Reserve Collection at the front of the store.
—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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Hyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin, which can reduce the likelihood of powder settling into fine lines or emphasizing dryness.
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Pennick and Kathy Elgas had — yet again — bantered that very morning over his reticence to adopt another cat, with the volunteer emphasizing the overwhelming need and Pennick stressing his need to protect his heart from the inevitable pain of a cat eventually dying.
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After number of recent rescues from the Long Island Sound, officials are stressing the importance of water safety as Connecticut seeks to hire additional lifeguards to staff popular swimming spots.
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Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
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The memorial’s wall featuring the 98 names will be completed first, and the canopy feature will be completed and funded at a later date, Diaz said.
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There will be a three-day retrospective of Rajamouli’s work at the French Cinematheque from June 26 to 26, featuring a masterclass with the director on June 27.
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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