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
With so many restaurants to choose from, The Denver Post is highlighting 10 offering an extra something special for their price.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Burlingame is getting a new Mexican restaurant highlighting special regional dishes from around the country, from northern Mexico to Jalisco and Nayarit to Yucatan.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Take a look at the photos highlighting the day.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The Epstein case already has pulled back the curtain on how the high and mighty operate behind the scenes and led to the release of millions of documents highlighting Epstein’s extensive ties in society, fashion and business.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Today’s Solar Eclipse brings renewal to your 8th House of Shared Resources, highlighting trust and the power of candid conversations about vulnerability.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
With six years of distance in 2026, however, the documentary mounts a more balanced defense against the TikTok judge and jury, highlighting valid nuances in the process.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Wall Street analysts as a whole generally stood by their bullish stances on Robinhood, instead highlighting the company’s potential to expand future revenue.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The company also reported a record order backlog of $51 billion, up about 70% from a year earlier, highlighting strong demand visibility entering 2026.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Burlingame is getting a new Mexican restaurant highlighting special regional dishes from around the country, from northern Mexico to Jalisco and Nayarit to Yucatan.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Take a look at the photos highlighting the day.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The Epstein case already has pulled back the curtain on how the high and mighty operate behind the scenes and led to the release of millions of documents highlighting Epstein’s extensive ties in society, fashion and business.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Today’s Solar Eclipse brings renewal to your 8th House of Shared Resources, highlighting trust and the power of candid conversations about vulnerability.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
With six years of distance in 2026, however, the documentary mounts a more balanced defense against the TikTok judge and jury, highlighting valid nuances in the process.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Wall Street analysts as a whole generally stood by their bullish stances on Robinhood, instead highlighting the company’s potential to expand future revenue.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The company also reported a record order backlog of $51 billion, up about 70% from a year earlier, highlighting strong demand visibility entering 2026.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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Every piece in the collection celebrates the symbolism of constellations, while emphasizing nature and astronomy.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hammer leavens the central drama with a subplot involving Amanda’s daughter Sara and her burgeoning love affair with a local boy, emphasizing Amanda’s dilemma, having to play mother to her mother and let her little girl go.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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Avoid cutting more than ⅓ off your plant at one time to avoid stressing the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the boys coaches were stressing out, the Bloomfield girls won easily, with 76 points and Greenwich was the runner-up with 55.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Idaho Potato Commission teamed up with No Kid Hungry to present a one-of-a-kind fashion show featuring original designs by Cartier Dior Eliasen.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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