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according to the TV schedule, this week's "Astronomy Today" highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell
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Recent Examples of highlights
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Created to elevate Brazilian cinema on the global stage, this initiative highlights the country’s most original voices in fiction filmmaking.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The fact that women, particularly single women, still face higher denial rates highlights the biases that are baked into the system.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But even if The Sea is allowed a loophole, the film highlights the basic flaw in the boycott effort.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Developed by Sea Wolf Marine, a life jacket manufacturer in Gimhae, the product highlights South Korea’s growing role in this niche market.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The incident highlights how cyberattacks can cripple businesses, resulting in production shortages.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
That highlights the need for all road users to be prepared for different scenarios in unfamiliar settings.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
There's a Rock Concert in My Bedroom highlights the power of music and family.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights farmers' feats, brilliant baseball — and more.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Created to elevate Brazilian cinema on the global stage, this initiative highlights the country’s most original voices in fiction filmmaking.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The fact that women, particularly single women, still face higher denial rates highlights the biases that are baked into the system.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
But even if The Sea is allowed a loophole, the film highlights the basic flaw in the boycott effort.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Developed by Sea Wolf Marine, a life jacket manufacturer in Gimhae, the product highlights South Korea’s growing role in this niche market.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The incident highlights how cyberattacks can cripple businesses, resulting in production shortages.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
That highlights the need for all road users to be prepared for different scenarios in unfamiliar settings.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
There's a Rock Concert in My Bedroom highlights the power of music and family.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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Henrot positions it such that its indented form emphasizes the dark thicket of his pubic hair au naturel.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Along the way, the narrative emphasizes the creature’s tragic humanity.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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At this level, the EPA advises sensitive groups to take more breaks and do less intense activities when outside.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit claims workers were not paid for pre-shift and post-shift activities, or for work performed during their meal breaks.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Okoronkwo’s injury stresses the position group’s lack of sacks through four games.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Extreme weather at the poles stresses crucial moss and lichen, and shreds entire habitats in hours.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
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These changes coincide with Continuum, a retrospective exhibition tracing two decades of history through archival materials, fine artworks, and program milestones.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many milestones followed, including international expansion that began with a New York City boutique in 1980 before the brand landed in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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As one of the most iconic and visited attractions in Paris, the Eiffel Tower announced on its website that the closure is due to the strikes, and visitors who purchased e-tickets have been notified of the next steps via email.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other attractions include Bloodmoon Ranch, Funhouse Nightmare, Bleakmore Asylum, The Zombie Shootout, Escape Room, Axe Throwing and Monster Midway.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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But, for the Frenchman, the perils of organizing a world record attempt centered around one of Europe’s most famous landmarks have been equally taxing.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Holy Chalice Route links remarkable landmarks around the city and beyond, inviting travelers to step into a story that has inspired faith and wonder for centuries.—
Visit València,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sprinting to the corners in transition as someone like Hart flies up the court with the basketball is one way to do that.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The retailer also operates 80 shops-in-shop and close to 500 corners in Japan.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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