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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

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highlights

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noun

plural of highlight
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as in breaks

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as in features

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Recent Examples of highlights
Verb
The injury to young winger Matt Savoie highlights a problem for the team. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The change highlights a global race for alternative energy sources as Middle East conflict slows oil from the region – a race that has major repercussions for the price of gas, oil, cooking fuel and other energy for consumers around the world. — Michelle Velez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 The campaign highlights both women’s and men’s looks from Bottega Veneta, Sacai, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Khaite and Thom Browne, among other top designers. — David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The report also highlights that between 2016 and 2019, 73% of adults over the age of 65 lived with two or more chronic health issues, and were more likely to have mobility issues earlier on. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 The demonstration also highlights the Lynx platform’s ability to maintain mobility in dusty, high-temperature environments. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 This highlights the disparity in medical interventions that people suffering from chronic low back pain can access. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 This initiative highlights the HHS Secretary's ongoing mission to address chronic health issues across America through nutritional education. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 In an interview with Vanity Fair, Barbera highlights the impact a positive reception at a film festival can have on a smaller movie. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
  1. emphasizes
  2. breaks
  3. features
  4. stresses
  5. milestones
  6. attractions
  7. landmarks
  8. corners
Verb
  • The advice emphasizes the importance of sleep, limited screen time and up-to-date vaccinations, according to a community announcement.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • So far, even the secretary’s Make America Healthy Again movement — which emphasizes poor diet as a main driver of chronic disease — has done little to assuage dietitians’ deeply rooted troubles.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of emphasizes
Noun
  • Is there an argument to be made that John Schneider is doing an amazing job this year amid injuries, tough breaks and high expectations from the Jays faithful?
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • With a solid 120-hertz refresh rate, gaming during breaks feels as smooth as ever.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of breaks
Noun
  • Flock recently changed some of its features to prevent abuse.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Conventional PCSELs generally depend on repeating patterns, and changing the shape or spacing of those features can make fabrication difficult.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • The report stresses how Kansas City is a relatively small sports market compared to the rest of the country.
    — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This test places stresses on the edge far beyond typical EDC tasks.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • From concept development to flight qualification The US company and its partners have already passed several development milestones since the program started.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Over the years, viewers watched the roommates go from nights at the club and boardwalk drama to pregnancies, babies, sobriety milestones, businesses, weddings and everything in between.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • These fairs stay fresh by offering additional activities to complement the tried-and-true, such as haunted attractions, new rides, a rodeo or quirky contests (keep an eye out for the best mullet).
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Aladdin opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014 and remains among Broadway’s most popular attractions.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractions
Noun
  • As one of city's most important landmarks, the Hotel Danieli—and the 204 stately guest rooms within—are a showcase of Venetian excellence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the village’s most iconic historical landmarks and homes will be in the tour, which is offered by the La Grange Area Historical Society.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of landmarks
Noun
  • Both tracks have plenty of blind corners, are lined with walls, and feature high-speed turns.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Curb cuts — those graded concrete ramps at the edge of sidewalk corners that allow anyone and anything with wheels to glide gently onto the street below — aren’t really the sort of thing most people think about.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of corners

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