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
Keith HendersonExamples of highlighter in a Sentence
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The illuminating base product—kind of a concealer/highlighter hybrid—promptly took over FYPs and sold out in stores.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 2 June 2025
Concealer is used only where needed, and color is added through cream blushes and balm highlighters.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
The quads feature blush, highlighter and yes, even the brand’s coveted Laguna bronzer, all packaged in stripes inspired by the umbrellas along Biarritz, France, one of the beauty guru’s most beloved destinations.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Golden Hour Glow Body Oil is energized with caffeine, jasmine petals, and doubles as a highlighter, reminding you of the relief of a vacation.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2025
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Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 2 June 2025
Concealer is used only where needed, and color is added through cream blushes and balm highlighters.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
The quads feature blush, highlighter and yes, even the brand’s coveted Laguna bronzer, all packaged in stripes inspired by the umbrellas along Biarritz, France, one of the beauty guru’s most beloved destinations.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Golden Hour Glow Body Oil is energized with caffeine, jasmine petals, and doubles as a highlighter, reminding you of the relief of a vacation.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2025
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“Highlighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highlighter. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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