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
Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Here are three highlights from what Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long have proposed.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Kacen Bayless
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
Indi + Ash proudly manufactures in India and sees every garment as an opportunity to highlight the artistry of local craftspeople.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
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Verb
Here are the highlights of what Petry had to say during his Thursday interview session.
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
Here are three highlights from what Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long have proposed.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Noun
Opponents, such as Lee and Republican lawmakers, will claim the measure does not ban all abortions and highlight the rare circumstances in which abortions would be allowed under the amendment.
—Kacen Bayless
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
Indi + Ash proudly manufactures in India and sees every garment as an opportunity to highlight the artistry of local craftspeople.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Is the Michelin star really in the bag, as Episode 3’s snowy climax would suggest?—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
1 July 2025
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The Capricorn full moon on July 10th brings a climax in your friendship or community life.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 June 2025
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At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Other notable features include an adjustable strap with a flat buckle and supersoft fabric.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Murray stressed that rodent populations can harm humans and wildlife.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The report stresses that this would need to be quickly explored, approved, and set in motion on an expedited basis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Matthew Tkachuk, one of the faces of the franchise, fittingly scored the Cup clincher.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Sam Reinhart was a true star in this series clincher, scoring four goals for Florida to lead them to victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The festival’s main attraction is the traditional Bon Odori, in which hundreds of people perform a community dance.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Best Things to Eat Food is naturally the main attraction in Tsukiji.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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But Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was the kind of attention many advocates didn’t want and the capper to a month of discouragement.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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While Weil outlines a number of laws, court cases, and executive-branch actions that shaped denaturalization over the years, the three main turning points came in 1906, 1940, and 1967.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 July 2025
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The 2008 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was a turning point in Chestnut's career — and one of the most dramatic moments in competitive eating history.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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