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as in highlighted
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as in publicized
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighted
Adjective
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Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025 -
This effortlessly cool approach to highlighted hair is surprisingly low-maintenance.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The suspect behind the deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester in the United Kingdom on Thursday has been identified by police as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Exeter is currently listed on Dundon Capital’s website as part of its portfolio, and a 2022 news release from Exeter identified Dundon as chairman of the board.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the skyscraper's exterior has already become an illuminated ornament on Detroit's skyline, the interior isn't yet finished, and the hotel and condos aren't expected until 2027.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hypersonic cruise vehicles that operate below about 30 km (19 miles) wouldn’t create such large, illuminated plumes, and terminal dives wouldn’t produce extensive, bright displays that could be seen over a wide area.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Simon Goldstein, an associate professor focused on philosophy and AI at the University of Hong Kong, has also made this case.—
Webb Wright,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shoes featured the fashion house’s keyhole detail in gold on the upper with a strap across the front of the foot, creating a T-bar silhouette.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here's a brief rundown of the announced five, using information provided in the update.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The inspections conducted by the Nakamoto Group are pre-announced and sometimes occur at different times from those of the OIG inspectors, which are not announced in advance.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One user emphasized that while the daughter wanted to have her wedding on that date, their son didn't have a choice in the day.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tarlowe emphasized that the current risk-reward balance looks unfavorable heading into Dollar Tree's upcoming Investor Day.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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