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Recent Examples of highlights
Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 8 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
This story of Fagin highlights the cruelty of discrimination, the plight of the poor and the importance of role models.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The eclipse highlights Virgo's romantic relationships and partnerships.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 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
Regional Favorites While Vlasic dominates nationally, the Instacart report highlights regional variations in taste.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Dr Philippou highlights the latter as key to the growth in spending over the last few years.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
This highlights the need for new communication technologies capable of maintaining ultra-precise timing at extreme speeds.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
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Our 20th anniversary retrospective, compiled by contributing editor Mary Scott, highlights many of these notable game-changers featured on our cover pages.
—Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 8 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
This story of Fagin highlights the cruelty of discrimination, the plight of the poor and the importance of role models.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The eclipse highlights Virgo's romantic relationships and partnerships.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 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
Regional Favorites While Vlasic dominates nationally, the Instacart report highlights regional variations in taste.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Dr Philippou highlights the latter as key to the growth in spending over the last few years.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
This highlights the need for new communication technologies capable of maintaining ultra-precise timing at extreme speeds.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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Verizon emphasizes simple pricing and provides promotional discounts for customers who bundle with a Verizon mobile plan.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company emphasizes 360° capture, low inertia, and direct-drive operation for low noise and minimal maintenance.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Potential breaks for employers Other changes that would allow workers to set aside more of their income on a pre-tax basis in flexible spending accounts for care expenses, from $5,000 to $7,500, are also likely to provide the largest benefits to higher income workers.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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That means more snack breaks during your study sessions.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Hue Secure Doorbell has some typical features for the category, including a 2K fisheye camera and two-way talk support.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to allow the fire to meet the holding features at the lowest possible fire intensity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Christensen, director of Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS) at the University of Notre Dame, stresses the importance of open dialogue and communal support for teachers.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Auroop Ganguly, Northeastern’s distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering, stresses caution.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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Factors including growing student debt, remote work and changing views about parenthood could influence these cultural milestones in the coming decades.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of the city’s most venerable institutions are celebrating milestones, with the Joffrey Ballet marking its 70th anniversary — and 30 years in Chicago.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lisbon brings in millions of tourists yearly, with the streetcar as one of its most popular attractions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Blue Line links to the Orange Line at State Street and the Green Line at Government Center, connecting riders to top attractions like the Freedom Trail, neighborhoods like Back Bay and Beacon Hill, and colleges like Boston University and Boston College.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the region’s influence has dwindled dramatically since then, its civilization-spanning history lives on in its most famous landmarks, such as the 11th-century Aljafería Palace and the baroque Basilica of the Lady of the Pillar, both in the capital city of Zaragoza.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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Opening to the public on October 25, the new Fondation Cartier Pour L’Art Contemporain in Paris, like its predecessor, has been designed by Jean Nouvel, the architect of such modern landmarks as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the National Museum of Qatar in Doha.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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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 10 Sep. 2025.
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