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 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 Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz praised the rapid response of both citizens and staff, while highlighting an unnamed teacher who confronted the gunman directly by throwing a cellphone and tackling him. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 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 That suggests more restaurants may start highlighting how their chicken is raised and processed. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 Austin Street Center will hold its annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon on Friday, featuring Venus Williams and highlighting its mission to help people experiencing homelessness. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Krugman drew a straight line from France’s retirement largesse to the student unrest, highlighting the generational tensions over how to allocate public resources to baby boomers versus the country’s youth. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Together with Prince William, the Princess spent a drizzly afternoon highlighting the New Employment Opportunities Network, a pilot program helping young people at risk of homelessness find work. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighting
  1. emphasizing
  2. stressing
  3. featuring
Verb
  • The 2025 Subscription Economy Index analyzed more than 600 companies and found continued growth in recurring models, while also emphasizing reduced churn and adaptability as important components of durable performance.
    — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • San, who was born in Vietnam and adopted by a Belgian couple, often nods to her own heritage while emphasizing visual resonances among Asian countries.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 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
  • As part of the app’s launch, Trace is hosting a pop-up from Friday until Sunday at the Shopify SoHo location featuring shoppable edits from eight stylists including Becky Penhos, Carly Jordan, Jordanna Sharp and Alexa Eshaghian Speight.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • More than a hundred shirts line the walls, each featuring a personal letter thanking Potts for his tutelage and affirmation.
    — PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of featuring

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“Highlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighting. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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