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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
The findings of the new study highlight the importance of controlling high blood pressure, Freeman said. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 While the World Cup drove millions of viewers to broadcast, streaming and digital platforms, many of the viewing habits highlighted during the tournament were established years earlier. — Ana Valdez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
The other highlight was an immersive fashion exhibition spread over two floors. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026 One standout was senior cornerback Teon Parks, a transfer from Colorado, who was sticky in coverage all day with multiple pass breakups, including a highlight interception in a one-on-one drill. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 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
  • And Ford’s Bergg took pains to emphasize that its low price wasn’t coming from where customers would notice.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After the hearing, a relative emphasized that the woman asked to leave was grieving.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasize
Noun
  • After the 2-1 win Saturday over the Bandits, whom the Talons also faced in last year’s championship victory, 2026 Pitcher of the Year and league strikeout leader Montana Fouts fanned four batters in a 6-1 complete-game clincher on Sunday.
    — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 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
  • Already great features that had been added earlier include the Yacht Club, an observation room with big windows and coffee bar, the perfect place to curl up with a latte and views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Further testing will determine how effectively the UUV can translate those features into operational missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • Iranian officials have nevertheless stressed that any agreement would not necessarily mean the waterway would immediately reopen.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ultimately, Hansberger stresses that the crucial choice is designing AI to maximize human cognition, not replace it.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 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
  • The neighborhood/area Hôtel Royal is just one of the shining attractions of Evian Resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That said, together, the synergy of Venus and Pluto can make an attraction feel more compelling, or perhaps a conversation more intimate than usual.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 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
  • Europe is contending with another heat wave this week, as soaring temperatures raise the risk of wildfires, threaten crops and dry watersheds that feed the region’s waterways, including the Rhine, Danube and Po.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Ocean Friendly Gardens restores healthy watersheds by using native plants to filter pollutants and soak up extra water and by upgrading landscapes to maintain rainwater runoff and direct water back into the ground instead of storm drains.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of watershed

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