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Recent Examples of highlights
Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1962, the museum highlights 200 years of canal history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging programs that explore how this engineering marvel shaped New York’s communities and culture, past and present.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
But today’s prevailing cowboy image also highlights how cultural myths are continuously upcycled and resold, regardless of their origins.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Prince William, who was an air ambulance pilot, frequently highlights the strains and stresses of working on the frontline of emergency services — and the mental health support that those teams need.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Researchers’ work highlights the promising potential of GS to enhance building-level resilience and sustainability, especially in tall buildings with moderate to low EUI.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The Corps website highlights the group's involvement in response to flooding and hurricane disasters in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, as well as rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this year.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Rubin’s website also highlights her campaign priorities, which include a need to improve traffic safety and a focus on holding developers accountable for their promises, specifically related to the 135th Street Corridor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The Rise Group’s work highlights the potential for organizations to pause, reflect, and align their strategies with the broader social good.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
This week's quiz highlights daring discoveries, classic coffee — and a lot more.
—Khloe Quill , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Founded in 1962, the museum highlights 200 years of canal history through interactive exhibits, original artifacts, and engaging programs that explore how this engineering marvel shaped New York’s communities and culture, past and present.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
But today’s prevailing cowboy image also highlights how cultural myths are continuously upcycled and resold, regardless of their origins.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Prince William, who was an air ambulance pilot, frequently highlights the strains and stresses of working on the frontline of emergency services — and the mental health support that those teams need.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Researchers’ work highlights the promising potential of GS to enhance building-level resilience and sustainability, especially in tall buildings with moderate to low EUI.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The Corps website highlights the group's involvement in response to flooding and hurricane disasters in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, as well as rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this year.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Rubin’s website also highlights her campaign priorities, which include a need to improve traffic safety and a focus on holding developers accountable for their promises, specifically related to the 135th Street Corridor.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The Rise Group’s work highlights the potential for organizations to pause, reflect, and align their strategies with the broader social good.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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Reichardt emphasizes the extremity of the action with a strikingly novel form of cinematic narrative that, in a more ordinary drama, might feel like a facile evasion.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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Eno emphasizes that in fact there was no goal at all, which might be why the process generated such rich results.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rest of the population should reduce long or intense activities, and take more breaks during outdoor activities, according to the agency.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Surf enthusiasts can ride one of Indonesia's most famous waves, Occy’s Left, or book surf excursions that take them to multiple breaks.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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The actor had previously met success with the first film in Netflix's The Kissing Booth series, but his searing performance as the nervy, brooding jock Nate Jacobs was among the most potent features that made Euphoria a water cooler hit.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI, for example, has acknowledged that safety features can degrade during longer chats.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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So the company stresses that in their process.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Voskuhl stresses that women need to be screened for contraindications such as breast cancer, clotting disorders or cardiovascular disease.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Starship will build on this experience, combining Falcon’s reusability with Saturn V’s lifting power, effectively uniting the most important milestones in rocketry into a single system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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After divorcing their previous partners and publicizing their relationship, the ex-GMA3 co-anchors hit many relationship milestones, including moving in together.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some of these attractions in the maze include a biohazard unit, a butcher shop, a poacher camp and a witch’s cauldron.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Atacameño, of which there are at least a dozen distinct groups, have managerial rights to the most iconic natural attractions, including the Salar.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From strolling through the walkable downtown streets to venturing out to idyllic rural landmarks, including a working mill and a lavender farm, to staying at a boutique hotel that is worth a visit in and of itself, here's what to do, what to eat, and how to explore Lexington, VA.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Most tourists come to London for the iconic landmarks and museums, but for those with a penchant for the foreboding, the city’s morbid history sets an especially spooky tone.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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In Singapore 2023, Williams driver Logan Sargeant retired from the race due to the extreme conditions, while Lance Stroll collapsed by his car after the race, near blacking out in high-speed corners.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Look closely near the corners or edges of the frame for a blurry patch, smeared light, or a soft square that looks slightly out of focus — that’s where the watermark used to be.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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