Synonyms of highlights

highlights 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of highlight

as in emphasizes

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

• emphasizes
• features
• stresses
• identifies
• punctuates
• points (up)
• accentuates
• illuminates
• foregrounds
• focuses
• accents
• spotlights
• pinpoints
• plays up
• makes much of
• promotes
• bears down on
• presses
• advertises
• publicizes
• boosts
• plugs
• overplays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tones (down)
• plays down
• understates
• minimizes
• underemphasizes
• de-emphasizes
• discounts
• disparages
• belittles

highlights

2 of 2

noun

plural of highlight

1

as in breaks

Related Words

• breaks
• milestones
• landmarks
• corners
• turning points
• crushers
• cappers
• toppers
• climaxes
• transformations
• watersheds
• mileposts
• metamorphoses
• conversions
• climacterics
• clinchers
• crises
• turnarounds
• turnabouts
• boiling points
• flash points
• junctures
• emergencies
• transfigurations
• extremities
• breaking points
• exigencies
• crossroads
• conjunctures
• clutches
• crunch times
• crunches
• zero hours
• heads
• Dunkirks

2

as in features

Related Words

• features
• attractions
• merits
• virtues
• values
• showpieces
• excellences
• boasts
• pièces de résistance
• distinctions
• treasures
• crown jewels
• trophies
• glories
• honors
• jewels
• prides
• credits

Dissimilar Words

• defects
• disgraces
• blemishes
• stains
• blots
• shames
• stigmas
• smudges
• slurs
• dishonors
• horrors
• messes
• smirches
• frights
• eyesores

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of highlights

Verb

Executive chef Brendan Mica highlights the best from local waters on seafood-centric lunch and dinner menus. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Summary Hugging Face's latest report highlights a rapidly expanding community distribution layer for open models, converting raw weights into runnable formats like GGUF. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But anyone returning to their old lunchtime standbys is likely to find a different kind of restaurant waiting for them — one that seemingly highlights everything on the menu except traditional salads. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Odds for Social Security reform may have dimmed last week after one of the program's biggest champions lost his primary, but advocates say this only highlights the importance of November's midterm elections. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Representing the cornerstone of ABFF’s commitment to discovery, the section highlights distinctive voices, original storytelling, and compelling artistic vision. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

The stunt also highlights several characteristics of modern EVs. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

While the Maxwell Ratings reflect each team’s strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by the games, region alignments and playoff brackets. — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

All of that highlights the limits of the federal government in this area, says Jen Kates, senior vice president and director of the Global and Public Health Policy Program at the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. — Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026