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
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Miami Herald video highlighting my August 2024 story about the last Sears store standing in South Florida at 3655 SW 22nd St. on Douglas Road & Coral Way on the Miami-Coral Gables border.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Her brunette hair was noticeably lighter — now with blonde highlights — and worn down with loose curls, parted to one side.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Verb
The introduction of an additional thread about Roger and Nina’s relationship is sweet, but doesn’t have much time to develop, which only highlights how underused Ejiofor and Kellyman are.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Miami Herald video highlighting my August 2024 story about the last Sears store standing in South Florida at 3655 SW 22nd St. on Douglas Road & Coral Way on the Miami-Coral Gables border.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Noun
Still, there are some highlights, including the relationship between Etsuko and Sachiko.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Her brunette hair was noticeably lighter — now with blonde highlights — and worn down with loose curls, parted to one side.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 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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Beach emphasizes that sales solve everything, advising entrepreneurs to focus relentlessly on revenue generation before perfecting other aspects.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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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Even taking a short break to breathe, reflect or laugh with a colleague can restore perspective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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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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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
Noun
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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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Although some attractions are selling tickets already.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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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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After losing the opener 2-1 in the 12th inning, Boston rebounded with a 10-1 victory on Saturday and 3-1 clincher on Sunday.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
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The clincher was recruiting German stage designer Florian Wieder, who has been behind events including Eurovision, WrestleMania and Adele’s residency in Munich last summer.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 Apr. 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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Watkins and the Trojans were supposed to be the capper to a dazzling second round — one that featured overtime barn-burners between Kentucky and Kansas State and then Maryland and Alabama.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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