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Recent Examples of highlights
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
This is a perfect short girl styling trick as the mid-length coat highlights the ultra-short hemline of the skirt, drawing even more attention to the legs.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2025
Named after his grandfather, the late master distiller Booker Noe, this blended whiskey changes with every release, and often highlights some very unusual components (bourbon made from brown rice, for example).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The MossFon Project highlights how, as the global push for corporate transparency continues, buyers and sellers of financial secrecy look for alternate jurisdictions to carry on their activities.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Finally, the museum highlights some of Fila’s most iconic collaborations with Fendi, Y/Project, Haider Ackermann, Roksanda, Hailey Bieber, among others.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive menu highlights the flavors of Hyderabad, an Indian city famous for its fragrant biryanis.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The plus is that an interactive map highlights the stops and shows what each painting looks like.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
This week's quiz highlights movie mayhem, decadent desserts and much more.
—Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
This is a perfect short girl styling trick as the mid-length coat highlights the ultra-short hemline of the skirt, drawing even more attention to the legs.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2025
Named after his grandfather, the late master distiller Booker Noe, this blended whiskey changes with every release, and often highlights some very unusual components (bourbon made from brown rice, for example).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The MossFon Project highlights how, as the global push for corporate transparency continues, buyers and sellers of financial secrecy look for alternate jurisdictions to carry on their activities.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Finally, the museum highlights some of Fila’s most iconic collaborations with Fendi, Y/Project, Haider Ackermann, Roksanda, Hailey Bieber, among others.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive menu highlights the flavors of Hyderabad, an Indian city famous for its fragrant biryanis.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The plus is that an interactive map highlights the stops and shows what each painting looks like.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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This new approach emphasizes automation and teamwork among machines, focusing on precision instead of relying on large numbers of troops.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The whole team emphasizes the importance of finding partnerships that are authentic, pointing out that fans and viewers would quickly smell if an artist and content, or an artist and a brand, were forced together for pure financial considerations.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Imagine me at lunch or dinner breaks on that movie, sitting between the two of them—Peyton and Bradley—knowing little to nothing about football.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Homecooked meals with Lido’s parents and dips into the nearby fjord filled the gaps during recording breaks.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hill stresses everything needed to be practical and raw.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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McDaniel’s teams are minus-18 in turnover margin in three-and-a-half seasons, and McDaniel stresses that turnovers are the best indicators of who wins football games.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Clark is a two-time All-Star, won Rookie of the Year, and has already achieved several other major milestones in the league.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The full award would be contingent on Tesla hitting certain milestones over the next 10 years.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Will MrBeast and Bella Poarch one day have landmarks dedicated to their legacies?—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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One of South Nashville’s longstanding cultural landmarks is poised for a sale in the coming weeks.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Celebrity makeup artist Michael Anthony accentuated her under eyes using a brightening concealer and kissed the faintest shade of pink to her outer corners next to long lash extensions that reached her brows.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the memorial, at least in some corners, she was being received with reverence.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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