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Recent Examples of highlights
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
This is a perfect short girl styling trick as the mid-length coat highlights the ultra-short hemline of the skirt, drawing even more attention to the legs.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2025
Named after his grandfather, the late master distiller Booker Noe, this blended whiskey changes with every release, and often highlights some very unusual components (bourbon made from brown rice, for example).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The MossFon Project highlights how, as the global push for corporate transparency continues, buyers and sellers of financial secrecy look for alternate jurisdictions to carry on their activities.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Finally, the museum highlights some of Fila’s most iconic collaborations with Fendi, Y/Project, Haider Ackermann, Roksanda, Hailey Bieber, among others.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive menu highlights the flavors of Hyderabad, an Indian city famous for its fragrant biryanis.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The plus is that an interactive map highlights the stops and shows what each painting looks like.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
This week's quiz highlights movie mayhem, decadent desserts and much more.
—Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The suit also highlights the troubled safety record of Boeing’s MD-11 aircraft, calling it one of the most accident-prone commercial planes still in service.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
This is a perfect short girl styling trick as the mid-length coat highlights the ultra-short hemline of the skirt, drawing even more attention to the legs.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2025
Named after his grandfather, the late master distiller Booker Noe, this blended whiskey changes with every release, and often highlights some very unusual components (bourbon made from brown rice, for example).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The MossFon Project highlights how, as the global push for corporate transparency continues, buyers and sellers of financial secrecy look for alternate jurisdictions to carry on their activities.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Finally, the museum highlights some of Fila’s most iconic collaborations with Fendi, Y/Project, Haider Ackermann, Roksanda, Hailey Bieber, among others.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The expansive menu highlights the flavors of Hyderabad, an Indian city famous for its fragrant biryanis.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The plus is that an interactive map highlights the stops and shows what each painting looks like.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Samsung emphasizes that Brain Health is not intended to diagnose medical conditions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Imagine me at lunch or dinner breaks on that movie, sitting between the two of them—Peyton and Bradley—knowing little to nothing about football.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Homecooked meals with Lido’s parents and dips into the nearby fjord filled the gaps during recording breaks.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Son of the Century stresses this obsession with action and activity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Topping also stresses the tree to the max, making if more vulnerable to other issues like drought or insect pests.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No payout unless extraordinary milestones are reached that would benefit all of Tesla’s owners and humanity at large.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Turner has many exciting milestones to look forward to this year, both personally and professionally.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Power outages have frequently been the cause of riders becoming stranded on amusement park attractions in the past.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walt would come to Disneyland on Saturday mornings to walk the park with Fowler and other managers to inspect operations and float ideas for new attractions and expansion plans.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Will MrBeast and Bella Poarch one day have landmarks dedicated to their legacies?—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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One of South Nashville’s longstanding cultural landmarks is poised for a sale in the coming weeks.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His popularity in other corners was evident in an October appearance on The View, in which cohost Whoopi Goldberg had to reprimand the audience for shouting out too many supportive exclamations.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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All that oomph is split between all four corners by a seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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