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verb

Definition of highlightnext
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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highlight

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noun

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as in climax

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as in feature

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Recent Examples of highlight
Verb
When America entered the war, the government approached Brown about re-working the series to highlight all the ways in which ordinary people could help the war effort through their own initiatives. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 The Sun scored the next four points, highlighted by Edwards' block and layup for a seven-point lead. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
Some of his highlight compilations and training videos received tens of millions of views. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 The 49ers’ defensive highlight came when Warner, of course, punched a ball free from tight end David Njoku. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for highlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
  1. emphasize
  2. clincher
  3. feature
  4. stress
  5. capper
  6. attraction
  7. turning point
  8. watershed
Verb
  • At a high level of abstraction, some scholars emphasize the multiplicity itself as a key aspect of Hinduism.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Since Tiffany’s attacks began, Crowley has moved in Hong’s general direction, emphasizing his requirements—using exclusively renewable energy to power new data centers, building them with union labor—for developers to receive the tax breaks.
    — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasize
Noun
  • The highlights included scoring the overtime winner in HK Nitra’s Game 7 championship clincher and leading Slovakia’s World Juniors team in both goals (five) and points (eight).
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Adding to Rezaeian’s agony, right before the final whistle another potential clincher, a header from Khalilzadeh, hit the crossbar.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 28 June 2026
Definition of clincher
Noun
  • Japan has selected Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s luminously cerebral French-language feature All of a Sudden as its submission for the best international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s latest feature, All Of A Sudden, has been selected as Japan’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • Community health workers also stress AI's inability to build trust and human connection, especially in underserved areas.
    — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stress
Noun
  • But given how poorly that series capper went over, her chances of winning a third Emmy are in some jeopardy.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Burrows’ performance as James Burrows, television comedy icon, in HBO’s The Comeback proved a worthy career capper.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Definition of capper
Noun
  • But though these chemicals are linked to mating in animal species, a link between pheromones and romantic attraction hasn’t been established in humans.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • With seven weekends and multiple attractions to choose from, visitors might want to visit the festival more than once.
    — Rashad Alexander August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • The big picture involves market cycle dynamics, with turning points and tipping points.
    — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • There have been turning points throughout Hollywood history when an old order collapsed and was replaced by something cooler and more provocative.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of turning point
Noun
  • Beyoncé paid homage amid the blonde-bombshell pop-rap-country watershed of Cowboy Carter.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Five watersheds remain in the drought warning response phase, meaning conservation measures must be in place.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of watershed

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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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