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Recent Examples of highlights
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The sun and Mercury’s alignment in your sign highlights the power of your voice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The seller highlights a lack of local competition and a recession-proof model.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Our research highlights the fact that when public investment recedes, companies tend to focus on products with clearer near-term returns.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The solar eclipse, on the other hand, highlights new connections and exchanges that can support you in the long run.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
More Mark Thompson/Getty Images However, the report highlights that the odds of either of those teams being for sale are low.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Led by senior engineer Meng Hao of the China Helicopter Research and Development Institute, the research highlights how intelligent, real-time decision-making could drastically reduce a submarine’s chances of escaping detection.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The sun and Mercury’s alignment in your sign highlights the power of your voice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The seller highlights a lack of local competition and a recession-proof model.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Our research highlights the fact that when public investment recedes, companies tend to focus on products with clearer near-term returns.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The solar eclipse, on the other hand, highlights new connections and exchanges that can support you in the long run.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
More Mark Thompson/Getty Images However, the report highlights that the odds of either of those teams being for sale are low.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
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This leadership, as Lanier emphasizes, is deeply rooted in values and focused on the long-term well-being of both individuals and the organization.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The plates section in the monograph emphasizes this in beautiful, resonant pairings chosen by Steven Rose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One study found the most productive employees work in 75-minute sprints followed by 33-minute breaks.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to retreat there with their kids, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, during free weekends, school breaks and holidays, and the Georgian manor is where Kate keeps her beehives.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Klink stresses that while there are palpable success stories, the continent needs more of them.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Miami further stresses defenses by often putting them in motion at the snap to force split-second communication in opposing secondaries.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The real reason people are postponing becoming parents or having another child stems from the fact that, compared to earlier generations, fewer of today's young adults have hit the major milestones of adulthood, like finishing school, living on their own, and finding stable jobs.—
Karen Benjamin Guzzo,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The blended family often gets together to celebrate their children’s milestones.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gozo, Malta Just a short ferry ride away from Malta’s main island, Gozo offers the perfect blend of charming scenery and fascinating historic attractions—and for a glimpse into the region’s distant past, Ġgantija is the perfect destination.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the new coaster, Pigeon Forge is a family paradise thanks to an incredible mix of attractions for every age.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sightseeing boats depart regularly from Nyhavn and Gammel Strand, gliding past landmarks such as the Opera House, Christiansborg Palace and the Little Mermaid.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte landmarks including Coyote Joe’s, Dilworth Tasting Room, The Park Church and Lake Norman all doubled as the fictional Maple Brook, Texas, giving Charlotte residents a front-row seat on screen, CharlotteFive reported.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sharp, but flexible point allows for drawing fluid, sweeping lines, but also honing in on the tiniest details, like tracing the very inner corners of your lash lines or shaping the upward flick of a cat eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her ability to see around corners and pivot when necessary kept her ahead of the competition.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Highlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlights. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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