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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 demonstration highlights a persistent challenge in robotics. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 With more than 120 pieces on display — 74 from Krasner and 48 from Pollock — the show highlights Krasner as a titan of Abstract Expressionism, too. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 The franchise’s official biography highlights her advocacy for social justice and equality in women’s sports. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 The Fortune Change the World list highlights the companies tackling societal and environmental issues as part of their core business function. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026 The village's pedestrian-only strip weaves through small shops, restaurants, and boutiques, and there's a Naval Museum housed in a 19th-century captain’s mansion that highlights the island’s maritime history—and is worth a visit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The dispute highlights how racial stereotypes shape debates over public assistance, as new work rules take effect and many low-income people struggle to afford basic needs. — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Furthermore, the report highlights electronic warfare, such as jamming, in addition to lasers or high-power microwaves meant to blind or damage satellite sensors. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 But Reformation’s transition to public ownership also highlights the concerns at the heart of the discussion. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlights
  1. emphasizes
  2. breaks
  3. features
  4. stresses
  5. milestones
  6. attractions
  7. landmarks
  8. corners
Verb
  • Child Mind Institute guidance on communicating with teenagers emphasizes listening, validating feelings and creating space where kids feel safe speaking up.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Intended to inform fashion, beauty, interiors and other consumer industries, the palette emphasizes shades that can change character through different combinations and materials.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of emphasizes
Noun
  • If price breaks above $600, shares clear a major hurdle and a quick pop — driven by a short squeeze and fast money playing the breakout — could follow.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The 22-dish menu runs nearly three hours and is deliberately less intense than Anand's Thailand flagship, with a page of house rules on phone use and smoke breaks handed out before the welcome drink.
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of breaks
Noun
  • Last year, Royal Palm underwent a $100 million renovation by new owner Park Hotels and Resorts, updating all guest rooms, adding new dining concepts, and restoring key architectural features.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This week, the Royals unveiled new renderings of what their future stadium in Crown Center will look like, with dramatic plaza entrances and a design that highlights Kansas City’s natural features and surrounding landmarks.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of features
Verb
  • Riders without their dragons are as good as dead, and vice versa, which stresses the bond between human and beast formed on Threshing Day.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But, Rubin stresses, the review process doesn't necessarily stop projects from happening — and that's the point of participating in it.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • Other manufacturers have reported hourly production targets, weekly output figures, and cumulative production milestones.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The move marks one of the biggest milestones yet in MDOT's Restore the Reuther project.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • Following the incident, Six Flags temporarily closed similar attractions at other parks as a precaution, the company confirmed to local outlet WSB-TV.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • One of the main attractions at Six Flags Great Adventure is the Nitro roller coaster, which has no shoulder restraints and no sides on the cars.
    — Nikki DeMentri, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of attractions
Noun
  • A couple of Frisco landmarks appear in the teaser like the city’s water tower and the Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Because of that law, those landmarks — today, more than 100,000 of them — are listed on the official National Register of Historic Places.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of landmarks
Noun
  • There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a magic to young adults aged 18 to 22 coming together from different corners of the world, bringing their diverse tastes to a campus.
    — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of corners

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

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