HIGHLIGHTS Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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noun

plural of highlight

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Recent Examples of highlights

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The project captures the severity of Spain's homelessness crisis and highlights the stories of unhoused people. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 In an interview with Vanity Fair, Barbera highlights the impact a positive reception at a film festival can have on a smaller movie. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 The successful season also highlights the importance of creating more predator-free habitats for the species. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 This situation highlights a growing concern as more companies adopt AI for HR, underscoring the need for robust safeguards to prevent unfair outcomes. — Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 This column highlights some of Rick’s favorite places and travel insights over a lifetime of exploring Europe and sharing his discoveries. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 Tang hopes that his research highlights the need for more education on the clinician side to reduce the disparities in response rates. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 The Bucs highlights in the first half belonged to the defense, which got after Chiefs quarterbacks Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Jared Kushner’s New York meeting with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries highlights White House concern that Democrats could seize control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights

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The piece emphasizes that Californians, especially Democrats and independents, strongly favor voting by mail and already rely on it at very high rates, suggesting that restricting mail ballots would disenfranchise large numbers of lawful voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphasizes

Noun

The threat of shattered glass if the bottle breaks, the subsequent odor suffusing all the items in your carryon, liquids seeping dangerously close to electronics—none of it sounds like a good idea.

— Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
If your washing machine breaks or there is a leak in your ceiling, your landlord will be responsible for paying to replace it or fix the problem.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of breaks

Noun

Chinese engineers are widely seen as among the best in the world, making advanced efforts to incorporate mitigation features and surveillance.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Meta and YouTube lost in a social media addiction trial in Los Angeles earlier this year, which was brought by a plaintiff who claimed her mental health was damaged by addictive features like autoplay and infinite scrolling.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of features

Verb

The warmer weather also dries out the soil and stresses plants, especially those in drought-prone regions such as the West and the Southwest.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Consequently, Aydemir stresses that silk denim is aimed more at premium and fashion-forward segments rather than utility markets, which inherently limits its range of applications.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of stresses

Noun

In addition to these milestones, this will be the ninth overall launch by the Ariane 6 program, which was developed by the European Space Agency and is now operated by Arianespace.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Technical objectives and operational milestones are expected to be disclosed as the programs progress.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of milestones

Noun

The magazine’s modern incarnation covers bird migrations and competitive stone skipping, oversized roadside attractions and how to grow roses.

— HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
In recent years, though, the city has tried to promote its image instead for natural and cultural attractions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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