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as in highlighted
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as in publicized
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Adjective
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Tap or click a highlighted area for details.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026 -
The actress wore her highlighted brunette tresses in a lob with bangs, while her natural makeup look included a nude lip and subtle blush.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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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Both fires remain under investigation and neither victim has been identified.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2026
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The flier identified Feinbloom as a person of interest.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 2,800-square-foot Southport store features a hot chocolate cafe and a wall of chocolate featuring small boxes with a dizzying variety of flavors, from Pistachio & Raspberry to Orange Marmalade, which sell for $8 each or three for $20, according to the illuminated sign above the display.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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None of the illuminated material is ionized; it’s merely lit up by the central star’s light that gets reflected off of all of the ejecta.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jackson aimed his trademark fiery dynamism at studio and network executives, forming the Rainbow Coalition on Fairness in the Media — an offshoot of his Rainbow Coalition that focused on social justice and economic equality — and threatening boycotts against projects that excluded minorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The event is focused on uniting youth and senior communities, but is open to anyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The policy is featured prominently on Burdell’s menu, and the receipts do not include a line for additional tips.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Carvalho emphasized that the cuts for the next academic year do not include classroom teachers and include no class-size increases.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jackson made many stops in North Carolina in the months leading up to the 1988 presidential election, delivering a number of speeches that emphasized the important role of young voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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