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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Recent Examples of highlight
Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
However, the highlight reel is surely going to have the Falcons’ offensive stars, running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London, leading the way after their generous contributions to that side of the ball.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Dray also highlighted Honeywell’s strong and enduring core businesses, which subsiding headwinds from here should allow the market to focus better on.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
But against the Jets, Horn padded his highlight reel and stat sheet with a pair of exceptional plays on the ball.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
However, the highlight reel is surely going to have the Falcons’ offensive stars, running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London, leading the way after their generous contributions to that side of the ball.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Hollywood Reporter’s nominations highlight the breadth and variety of its work across multiple media platforms.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Dray also highlighted Honeywell’s strong and enduring core businesses, which subsiding headwinds from here should allow the market to focus better on.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
Verb
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Al-Falih emphasized his country’s long-term strategy of building supply chain resilience and energy capacity to power the digital economy of the future.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The researcher emphasizes that this advancement supports a wide range of applications, from precise lithium monitoring in healthcare and improved performance in battery technologies to reliable measurements in environmental analysis.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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In some ways, Doug’s death signaled two tragedies, as Sage’s grand romance also came to a climax and an end over the course of Gen V’s season two finale.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This black turtleneck sweater is designed in a soft cotton and modal blend and features ribbed trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Every backpack has its own unique features—some can fit snuggly under a plane seat, while others come in a water-resistant and lightweight material.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kessler and Berman have also stressed there isn’t case precedent for the application of Title IX to the allocation of damages in an antitrust case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a series of videos and during a press conference, the group emphasized the contributions of immigrants to South Florida, called on common-sense immigration reform that secures borders but guarantees compassionate treatment of immigrants, and stressed the constitutional right to due process.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Washington took Game 1, the first of three — including Pittsburgh’s clincher — that went to overtime.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Edwards went 5 for 7 on mid-range attempts in Portland, with the fifth make serving as the game clincher.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Comcast officials blamed the lower attendance at the Orlando parks in part on a lack of new attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in anticipation of the Epic Universe grand opening.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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The attraction sends guests 200 feet in the air at speeds up to 73 mph.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But unlike other series cappers, Last Rites didn’t try to be a summation of every demonic threat the duo has ever encountered, instead opting for another familial story by way of 1986’s Smurl haunting in Pennsylvania.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Sabi Ruttgers found the end zone three times, including the capper off a pass from Davis, as Fairview topped 60 points for the third time this season.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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Those relationships, even small ones, can be turning points.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Paz’s election represents a potential turning point in US-Bolivia relations, which soured after then-President Evo Morales expelled the US ambassador to Bolivia in 2008.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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