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

For instance, Airbus alone ended 2025 with a backlog of 8,754 commercial aircraft, highlighting just how far demand has outpaced production capacity. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Following meetings with management, RBC Capital analyst Gregory Pardy reaffirmed a buy rating on Ovintiv stock with a price target of $70, highlighting that the stock is on RBC's Global Energy Best Ideas List. — Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026

The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026

These experiences shaped the author's leadership principles, highlighting that freedom gains meaning when converted into responsibility. — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

PCMag expert Brian Westover praised the Surface Pro 2025 in his review, highlighting its seamless integration of AI tools through Windows 11 Copilot and calling it a standout for its intelligent features and robust hardware. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 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