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 break
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of highlight
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Best Choice Products 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Set The patio set has earned thousands of perfect ratings, with many highlighting its durability, ease of assembly, and relaxing feel.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Other highlights of her career include co-founding civil rights organization Disabled in Action, helping to develop and secure the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and leadership roles under both the Clinton and Obama administrations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 May 2025
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Jason Kelce highlights These highlights are not of the football kind.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Best Choice Products 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Set The patio set has earned thousands of perfect ratings, with many highlighting its durability, ease of assembly, and relaxing feel.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
Noun
Nordstrom’s luggage and travel bag deals are some of the highlights of the half-yearly sale—especially considering brands like Tumi, Travelpro, and Delsey Paris have all received staggering markdowns on airport essentials.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Other highlights of her career include co-founding civil rights organization Disabled in Action, helping to develop and secure the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and leadership roles under both the Clinton and Obama administrations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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President Obama emphasized battery-electric vehicles and solar, while President Trump focused on fossil fuels.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Face the Nation preview was aired during the show, not during an advertising break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Manufacturers have stressed to the Trump administration in talks that any tariffs need to take into account the cost of running and expanding operations in the U.S., and the administration's policy may run counter to the reshoring aim.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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However, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond stressed that there has been growth in transitional kindergarten (TK) enrollment—a new grade that serves four-year-olds.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The National, Autograph Hotel Located in what was once the 1932 First National Center, The National is a historic landmark that once served as a banking hall.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Created by a Benedictine monk with a serious eye for detail, this whimsical stop features 125 tiny, handcrafted replicas of famous historic landmarks, like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all located on the grounds of Alabama’s only Benedictine monastery, St. Bernard Abbey.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Unlike Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, this world is more foreboding than scary, but as guests quickly learn from its can’t-miss attraction Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, monsters still shouldn’t be crossed.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Although some attractions are selling tickets already.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Dodgers How one ‘crazy’ inning ignited Dodgers’ comeback in World Series clincher Oct. 31, 2024 The entire series will be nationally broadcast: Friday on Apple+, Saturday on Fox, Sunday on ESPN.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Tyrese Haliburton will look to stay hot, coming off a 26-point, nine-assist night in their series clincher against Milwaukee.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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No fewer than 18 different women have earned a major title since Williams’ 2017 Australian Open capper.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
23 May 2025
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The third quarter of Wednesday’s beatdown, which extended the Knicks’ and Boston Celtics’ second-round series at least another 48 hours, was the capper.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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