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Recent Examples of highlights
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The sun and Mercury’s alignment in your sign highlights the power of your voice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The seller highlights a lack of local competition and a recession-proof model.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Our research highlights the fact that when public investment recedes, companies tend to focus on products with clearer near-term returns.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The solar eclipse, on the other hand, highlights new connections and exchanges that can support you in the long run.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
More Mark Thompson/Getty Images However, the report highlights that the odds of either of those teams being for sale are low.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The sun and Mercury’s alignment in your sign highlights the power of your voice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The seller highlights a lack of local competition and a recession-proof model.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Our research highlights the fact that when public investment recedes, companies tend to focus on products with clearer near-term returns.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The solar eclipse, on the other hand, highlights new connections and exchanges that can support you in the long run.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
More Mark Thompson/Getty Images However, the report highlights that the odds of either of those teams being for sale are low.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This principle emphasizes the importance of proactive care.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those who pause for breaks, meditate, do yoga, get enough sleep, build a support network and ask for help perform at a higher level.—
Samantha Dewalt,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even the frat boys next door got involved, doting on Stella and holding her during study breaks.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gao stresses that there is no off-the-shelf technology solution for this pace, but data is the key input.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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From there, LeCroy has shared major milestones on Amazon Live, including a gender reveal and the moments after her water broke.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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An international crew will touch down using SpaceX's Starship lander no earlier than 2027, assuming technical and training milestones are reached.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All Disney resorts offer unbeatable benefits for multigenerational families, such as proximity to attractions, free transportation, an array of dining options, family-friendly resort activities, and extra time at the parks.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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After over a decade of research, development, and testing, Amazon's Zoox has kicked off its commercial robotaxi service – beginning with the Las Vegas Strip and several surrounding attractions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sightseeing boats depart regularly from Nyhavn and Gammel Strand, gliding past landmarks such as the Opera House, Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte landmarks including Coyote Joe’s, Dilworth Tasting Room, The Park Church and Lake Norman all doubled as the fictional Maple Brook, Texas, giving Charlotte residents a front-row seat on screen, CharlotteFive reported.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lived on the corners and changed speeds.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Doja Cat’s eyes were carved out using a bronze shadow in the crease and a matte white in her inner corners.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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