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Recent Examples of highlighted
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Another archival photograph taken during the Apollo 12 mission depicts the lunar surface with an unidentified phenomenon in the highlighted box.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
In its 2025 report on the 25 Best Countries for Expats, global expat community InterNations highlighted the destinations where international residents feel most satisfied, secure, and welcome.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Rex's venture highlighted the challenges that sulcata tortoise owners face.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 May 2026
The Pop Up Film Residency Focus CoPro is open to short filmmakers developing feature debuts highlighted by Cannes’ Short Film Corner and Rendez-vous Industry by Cinéma de Demain.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Blanchett, meanwhile, has previously highlighted the challenges facing women, both inside and outside the film industry.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
So many of Forest’s positive actions in build-up play come through him, as highlighted by the statistics shown below.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.
—Lucy Jones
may 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Adjective
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
Another archival photograph taken during the Apollo 12 mission depicts the lunar surface with an unidentified phenomenon in the highlighted box.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Verb
The recent drone attacks on nuclear facilities in the Russia-Ukraine war and the attack on a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, have highlighted the seriousness of these attacks.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
In its 2025 report on the 25 Best Countries for Expats, global expat community InterNations highlighted the destinations where international residents feel most satisfied, secure, and welcome.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Rex's venture highlighted the challenges that sulcata tortoise owners face.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 May 2026
The Pop Up Film Residency Focus CoPro is open to short filmmakers developing feature debuts highlighted by Cannes’ Short Film Corner and Rendez-vous Industry by Cinéma de Demain.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Blanchett, meanwhile, has previously highlighted the challenges facing women, both inside and outside the film industry.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
So many of Forest’s positive actions in build-up play come through him, as highlighted by the statistics shown below.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.
—Lucy Jones
may 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighted
Adjective
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On occasion, the greatest speeches have come from winners of the less spotlighted awards.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The overall effect was magical; the pristine white of the orbs and the robed created a sheer background that further emphasized the already bright spectacle of the dancing, leaping players and the beasts alongside them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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In discussing his strategic priorities, England emphasized that the next phase for Target involves leveraging technology, specifically AI and automation, and modernizing how products are planned, moved and delivered.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Facade and interior of a pharmacy (pharmacie) with green illuminated sign, display windows and sales area visible through the windows in Paris, France, on March 19, 2026.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Council President Joe LaCava, who praised the revisions Wednesday, stressed that the new revenue the mayor relies on veers from the city’s recent practice of raising fees on residents — like trash fees or paid parking in Balboa Park.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Victor officials have also stressed that this type of infrastructure crisis is not unique to one small Colorado city.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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