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

Rather than focusing first on science, the video opens with genuine reactions from eclipse observers, highlighting an experience that many describe as life-changing. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Chef—the character is nameless, and seemingly unknowable—is a mentor and a foil to Tony, his lined face and graying beard highlighting Tony’s youth, his composure framing Tony’s jittery ambition. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026

In fact, Albert Einstein's time-dilating general theory of relativity tends to be little more than an afterthought, with films highlighting the inconveniences of interstellar travel definitely in the minority. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Here is a roundup of the candidates, highlighting their background, experience and the issues each have said are central to their campaign. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Digging into these details, highlighting the good as well as the bad, will be a critical part to getting back on track for Sassnitz in Germany next month. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Luke Edward Hall carries this idea into his own designs, highlighting trompe l’oeil and imperfect surfaces. — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the World Cup’s first-ever official halftime show was co-headlined by BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira, highlighting the competition’s mostly American backdrop and its international scope. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 19 July 2026

Lohan went on to express her love for the 3-year-old, highlighting some of his best qualities, and share some well wishes for her son’s future. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 July 2026