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verb

present tense third-person singular of highlight
as in emphasizes
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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highlights

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noun

plural of highlight
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as in breaks

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as in features

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Recent Examples of highlights
Verb
While Nvidia may offer some residual-value support, the article highlights that strong rental prices don't guarantee high resale value. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 While the Maxwell Ratings reflect each team’s strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by the games, region alignments and playoff brackets. — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026 All of that highlights the limits of the federal government in this area, says Jen Kates, senior vice president and director of the Global and Public Health Policy Program at the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. — Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 Tuesday’s report is the latest piece in a trove of data that highlights the mixed experiences that people are facing in the American economy. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Routing work by complexity The launch also highlights NVIDIA NeMo Switchyard, a model-routing library designed to direct different tasks to different models. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Taking place November 11–14, 2026, across Chelsea, the Upper East Side, the Lower East Side, and Tribeca, Art Week NYC highlights the extraordinary breadth and vitality of New York’s artistic ecosystem. — News Desk, Artforum, 4 Aug. 2026 This week's quiz highlights popular personalities, retro revivals — and more. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Blair highlights decades of animal rescue work In her Instagram video, Blair said the attention surrounding the inspection prompted her to reassure supporters. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
  1. emphasizes
  2. breaks
  3. features
  4. stresses
  5. milestones
  6. attractions
  7. landmarks
  8. corners
Verb
  • The Great Room's menu is heavy on appetizers and small bites, while the formal Dining Room emphasizes British Columbian wines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The author emphasizes that financial security allows partnership to be a choice for love and mutual betterment, rather than a necessity for survival.
    — Kristin Vance Richards, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasizes
Noun
  • If breaks develop in the clouds, even a few hours of clearing could provide a good viewing window.
    — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Warts, on the other hand, are caused by a virus that gets into the skin via cuts or breaks, and this virus turns into rough bumps on the skin—often on hands or the soles of the feet.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of breaks
Noun
  • Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Regardless, work will continue on the underground security features of the ballroom project while construction of the main building is battled over in court.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • The organization stresses that recent promises must translate into concrete actions to end the violence and suffering for Gaza's children.
    — Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The white paper also stresses the concerns about data centers that many voters have.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • That's a very tight timeline, but Katalyst hit it, getting LINK ready by its launch date and checking off a number of commissioning milestones before running into trouble.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the late 2010s, Ganni’s popularity reached a fever pitch, with key milestones including appointing Andrea Baldo as CEO to spearhead its international expansion in 2018.
    — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • What to do nearby The best thing about the hotel is its central location, meaning all the main attractions are within walking distance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • During his tenure on Rugrats, Alaskey voiced various Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, in numerous movies, video games, theme park attractions, and TV shows, including Duck Dodgers.
    — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractions
Noun
  • Freight trains have been barred from operating during those hours, while decorative lighting on landmarks in Budapest has been switched off.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Adjustments were made at major tourist attractions, with evening opening hours extended at landmarks like Rome's Colosseum and Pantheon.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of landmarks
Noun
  • With runners on the corners and two outs, Braden Montgomery hit a high chopper back to the mound.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Overshadowed by the blockbuster acquisition of Myles Garrett, the Rams went and got one of the best corners alive in Trent McDuffie.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of corners

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