highlighter
noun
high·light·er
ˈhī-ˌlī-tər 
plural highlighters
1
: a cosmetic for making facial features (such as the cheekbones) appear lighter or brighter
To enhance her natural beauty, the former model's complexion is glowing with a light, iridescent highlighter on her cheeks and a clear, glittery gloss on her lips.—
Nicole Saunders
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: a pen with a broad felt tip and brightly colored transparent ink for marking selected passages in a text
At least 100 publications, from newspapers to scientific journals, come into the building daily, and the editors' scissors and highlighters are never idle.—Keith Henderson
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Bolstering her penchant for multipurpose beauty products, this features hints of peachy-pinks and shimmery hues similar to those of a highlighter or blush.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2025
Little bits of highlighter popped on the high points of her cheekbones and the tip of her nose like fresh water droplets; her lips coated in a layer of gloss.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
Per the arrest report, officers then found a pink notebook with loose paper and a green highlighter.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 10 July 2025
Lightweight, serum-style foundations and just a whisper of highlighter give the airbrushed satin finish that stays breathable in heat and humidity.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 July 2025
Little bits of highlighter popped on the high points of her cheekbones and the tip of her nose like fresh water droplets; her lips coated in a layer of gloss.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
Per the arrest report, officers then found a pink notebook with loose paper and a green highlighter.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 10 July 2025
Lightweight, serum-style foundations and just a whisper of highlighter give the airbrushed satin finish that stays breathable in heat and humidity.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for highlighter
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“Highlighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highlighter. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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