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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
The menu highlights a $3 fish taco, which is served either fried or grilled, with pico de gallo, cabbage and various salsas on the side. — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Through themes of identity, secrecy, and self-worth, the novel highlights the emotional cost of assimilation. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Apparently, this change took place in 2022 when Ankara, the capital of Turkey, sent in a formal request to rebrand its country's name to a name that better highlights its culture and expressionism. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The Ellisons' story highlights a bigger problem for this on Atlanta's south side - access to emergency and speciality care, one that has increased since the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
  1. emphasizes
  2. breaks
  3. features
  4. stresses
  5. milestones
  6. attractions
  7. landmarks
  8. corners
Verb
  • Combs emphasizes that a client should never feel like a number tucked into a file cabinet.
    — Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • There is considerable overlap with the Mediterranean diet, which also emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, olive oil and other healthy fats.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of emphasizes
Noun
  • Players have medical staff, three-minute cooling breaks midway through each half, regardless of temperatures, and other heat safeguards.
    — Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • People who must be outside are advised to drink plenty of fluids, take frequent rest breaks and stay in the shade when possible.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of breaks
Noun
  • Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • Loeb stresses that the council, which does not have a budget outside of some reimbursement for travel expenses for members, is not intended to be an echo chamber.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • Patients should still take their prescribed medications, Eisenman stresses.
    — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the show was celebrated for its representational milestones both in front and behind the camera for the entirety of its three season run.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • These milestones demonstrate that the past is colored and edited by the preoccupations of the present.
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 3 July 2026
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Red Oaks lifeguards and other employees spend extended periods outdoors, often standing on heat-absorbing concrete while monitoring attractions and responding to emergencies.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of attractions
Noun
  • From iconic landmarks to neighborhood front yards, Americans are marking the nation's semiquincentennial with creative displays of patriotism.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The sleek property features several odes to San Diego landmarks, starting with the heated saltwater pool inspired by the Balboa Park Lily Pond and gazebo honoring the Botanical Building.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
Definition of landmarks
Noun
  • Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Once inside a world, the missionaries split up and seek out small groups chatting in quieter corners.
    — Fiona Murphy, NPR, 2 July 2026
Definition of corners

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