highlighting

verb

present participle of highlight
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 Condé Nast Traveler readers recently picked the top 10 best large cities in the United States in 2026, highlighting destinations with top-notch restaurant, bar and hotel scenes. — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Kobach has been highlighting his work on digital child safety, including consumer protection lawsuits against major social media platforms. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 Trump has repeatedly praised his administration's relationship with Rodríguez, highlighting agreements involving Venezuelan oil production and other business ventures with American companies. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 In January 2024, the Army awarded RTX a $75 million contract for 600 Coyote 2C interceptors, highlighting the effort to scale up defenses against small unmanned aircraft. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026 Zankov incorporated that same distinct purple shade into his collection, as seen in the purple hues highlighting Wu’s dress. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 That is the heart of this gem of a company, which was performed for one night only Saturday at the Auditorium and marks the official kickoff to its season highlighting North American dance. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Many commenters share personal anecdotes and express enjoyment of the museum's concept, highlighting its ability to entertain and provoke laughter. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026 Here are two Atlantans on either side of the coffee business highlighting African coffee. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
  1. emphasizing
  2. stressing
  3. featuring
Verb
  • Lin entered with a red pen and a machete, the lore goes, in hopes of emphasizing quality over quantity.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Genres, in that sense, also feels refreshing, emphasizing actual books and tactile media at a cultural moment when AI is often dominating conversations.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • Bardem picked up on the film’s message, stressing its relevance today.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and other officials have ruled out the deployment of combat troops, stressing that the pact is purely defensive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • The smoothness of Knock Knock echoes through the rolling mid-tempo grooves of Stiltz’s unshowy arrangements, featuring drifting pedal steel from Theo Stocks and tasteful embellishments from Ana Roxanne on piano and vocals.
    — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is moving forward with a $4 million investment to run an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother after the video received fierce backlash.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of featuring

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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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