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
• accentuates
• points (up)
• illuminates
• foregrounds
• focuses
• accents
• spotlights
• focusses
• 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

Synonyms & Similar 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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