as in emphasizing
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 highlighting
For instance, Airbus alone ended 2025 with a backlog of 8,754 commercial aircraft, highlighting just how far demand has outpaced production capacity.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Following meetings with management, RBC Capital analyst Gregory Pardy reaffirmed a buy rating on Ovintiv stock with a price target of $70, highlighting that the stock is on RBC's Global Energy Best Ideas List.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions.
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Marc Santora,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
These experiences shaped the author's leadership principles, highlighting that freedom gains meaning when converted into responsibility.
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Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
PCMag expert Brian Westover praised the Surface Pro 2025 in his review, highlighting its seamless integration of AI tools through Windows 11 Copilot and calling it a standout for its intelligent features and robust hardware.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
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Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2026
The space agency also released a three-minute video highlighting the new images.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
The housing bill is an example of the president delivering on his promises, and Republicans opened the day by highlighting the democratic socialists who upset establishment Democrats in primaries last night.
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Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
Following meetings with management, RBC Capital analyst Gregory Pardy reaffirmed a buy rating on Ovintiv stock with a price target of $70, highlighting that the stock is on RBC's Global Energy Best Ideas List.
—
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions.
—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
These experiences shaped the author's leadership principles, highlighting that freedom gains meaning when converted into responsibility.
—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
PCMag expert Brian Westover praised the Surface Pro 2025 in his review, highlighting its seamless integration of AI tools through Windows 11 Copilot and calling it a standout for its intelligent features and robust hardware.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2026
The space agency also released a three-minute video highlighting the new images.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The housing bill is an example of the president delivering on his promises, and Republicans opened the day by highlighting the democratic socialists who upset establishment Democrats in primaries last night.
—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
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The brand aims to stand out in-aisle with clear positioning, emphasizing design, performance, and practical sustainability.
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That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
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Baking soda desiccates plant leaves by removing moisture from the foliage, stressing the plant and ultimately resulting in death.
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Richard Fawal of Voxtopica developed a framework to guide these organizations, stressing the importance of understanding audience behavior and creating engaging content, rather than merely repurposing existing materials.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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Take a look Currency of America 250 An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is now available ahead of the nation's anniversary on July 4.
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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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