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Recent Examples of highlights
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The festival highlights Mexican cuisine at its finest.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Concha argued that the situation highlights public distrust and government secrecy.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Our screen highlights those trading at statistically significant distances from their own averages.
—Nick Wells, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Each one will be installed in a setting that highlights her dialogue with 20th-century design history.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The study highlights how soft robotics can combine fluid dynamics, magnetic control, and biomedical functionality into a single platform without onboard power.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Singri also highlights a growing imbalance between large organizations and individuals.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The overdue funds were eventually restored, but the dispute highlights the challenges faced as funding remains precarious and politics threatens long-term investments.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Verb
Set the scene Set on 25 acres atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort’s white exterior, punctuated by evocative arches, highlights the bright turquoise water below, creating a stunning setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The festival highlights Mexican cuisine at its finest.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Concha argued that the situation highlights public distrust and government secrecy.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Our screen highlights those trading at statistically significant distances from their own averages.
—Nick Wells, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Each one will be installed in a setting that highlights her dialogue with 20th-century design history.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The study highlights how soft robotics can combine fluid dynamics, magnetic control, and biomedical functionality into a single platform without onboard power.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Singri also highlights a growing imbalance between large organizations and individuals.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The overdue funds were eventually restored, but the dispute highlights the challenges faced as funding remains precarious and politics threatens long-term investments.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
Verb
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Rocket Money emphasizes subscriptions and bill management, while Empower leans more heavily into investment and wealth tracking.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Like those projects, the Pennbridge emphasizes that the new Marriott has space for the public, not just guests.—
Mark Dee
May 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Gauff, playing in her second consecutive Italian Open final, appeared in control of the match in the first set, leading 4-2 with chances to go up by two breaks of serve.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Peaks, troughs, breaks, beginnings, and endings shape the quality of decisions.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Food and drink The Alexandar Bar is one of the hotel’s stand-out features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Its drafting features combine deterministic drafting with AI to enable complex and accurate drafting at scale.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Rodman stresses the importance of removing personal information, such as your name and Social Security number, from any chatbot input to protect your privacy.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The article stresses that visionaries set direction, while integrators manage daily operations.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Career milestones usually put the person in the spotlight, but behind many such achievements exists a powerful, silent dedication that people achieve through their persistent efforts and their deliberate choice to follow their life goals.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Vaccaro and her husband told the outlet that their son is in good shape so far and is meeting expected NICU milestones.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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These small books are in several Route 66 attractions around the town, tallying the thousands of people who stop by.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Removing exterior attractions will reduce the risk of earwigs entering your home.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The first version of Soarin', Soarin' Over California, was an opening day attraction at Disney California Adventure in 2001, and featured a tour of California landmarks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The annual rankings highlight the world’s top tours, activities, and attractions based on user reviews, offering a snapshot of what travelers are prioritizing right now—from immersive outdoor adventures to iconic city landmarks.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Opt for Structure Versus Slouchy When used as accent seating in adult spaces like living rooms, reading corners, bedrooms, and libraries, Button recommends sticking with beanbags with some structure and squarer shapes to avoid an overly undone look.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Jamaica has exported music, fashion, and food to the farthest corners of the planet.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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