as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
according to the TV schedule, this week's "Astronomy Today" highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell
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as in climax
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of highlight
ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The bold hue highlighted her striking blue eyes—adding an electric pop of color to an otherwise by-the-book beauty routine.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Another unexpected highlight was the number of four-legged guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
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Verb
McKinstry's homer highlighted Detroit's three-run fourth as the Tigers built a 7-1 lead.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The bold hue highlighted her striking blue eyes—adding an electric pop of color to an otherwise by-the-book beauty routine.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
The primary suite is clearly the highlight, though all of the bedrooms are nicely sized and offer good closet space.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Another unexpected highlight was the number of four-legged guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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Not long after October 7th, on a Zoom call with more than a hundred influential figures in Hollywood, Brous emphasized her profound sympathy for Israelis; two board members at her synagogue had relatives in Israel who’d been killed or kidnapped by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Writers said the article emphasized findings that were subjective and susceptible to bias.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s no question that the series delivers a climax that more than lives up to the title.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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His color choices in the film’s emotional climax are the subtle, purposeful craft work that the cinematography branch voters live for.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trying to reach for that classic creature feature, Cinemascope, old Hollywood vibe.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s image will be a feature of the exterior of the building, with jumbo video screens showing his face in the footage.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Coach Erik Spoelstra in recent days has insisted that the Heat only can be the best version of themselves with Powell and Herro thriving as starters, stressing a commitment to such an approach, one now again derailed at least for another night.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, your friend appears to be stressed because of her work schedule.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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There’s something about the clincher in a 2-0 win, when the opposition has been pressing for an equaliser with tension mounting as your slender lead starts to look precarious.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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But the clincher came from Miller.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stone Mountain Park, one of Georgia's most popular tourist destinations, employs hundreds of workers across attractions, hospitality, and maintenance services.—
CBS News Atlanta digital team,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another attraction to American investors is the English game’s financial chaos, itself exacerbated by the speculative frenzy and dire stakes inherent in promotion/relegation.—
Andrés Martinez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Below, during the spoiler portion of THR’s recent wide-ranging chat with Radio Silence, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett also discuss Gellar’s reaction to her character’s death, as well as the status of a potential trilogy capper.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Oscar is a capper on Buckley’s pitch-perfect awards run for the nuclear grade tearjerker about grief, mysticism, and the power of motherhood.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
15 Mar. 2026
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The podcast's premise, built around the mentors and turning points that shape people's lives, gives Begnaud room to go somewhere most celebrity interviews don't.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bank maintained its base case that DRAM pricing will peak around mid-2027, with equity markets likely to discount that turning point roughly a year earlier — meaning in a few months.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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