as in to emphasize
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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as in climax
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as in feature
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Recent Examples of highlight
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Yordan Alvarez's grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday night.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Mookie Betts’ second homer in as many games was the Dodgers’ lone highlight, as Los Angeles went hitless with runners in scoring position in a lopsided 7-1 loss to the Padres.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
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Verb
In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Yordan Alvarez's grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday night.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Noun
Zermatt is home to some of Europe's most breathtaking glaciers, making these ice giants a highlight of any visit.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Mookie Betts’ second homer in as many games was the Dodgers’ lone highlight, as Los Angeles went hitless with runners in scoring position in a lopsided 7-1 loss to the Padres.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlight
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While the community effort is significant, volunteers emphasized that more specialized support is required to address the scale of the crisis.
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Reynolds instead emphasizes that Puritans (and Quakers) framed the earliest antislavery arguments in the English-speaking world.
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Reinhart also has 32 goals across four Stanley Cup playoff runs, scoring the game-winner in Florida’s first Cup clincher in 2024 and scoring four goals in their second Cup clincher in 2025.
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Mike Mulholland / Getty Images The clincher for Clark was one of his worst drives of the day on the par-5 16th.
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The company is selling highly customizable electric vehicles that come with few standard features, but plenty of optional add-ons.
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Stars from Rowling's Harry Potter feature films have also criticized her stances, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe.
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As in previous days, officials stressed that time is running out for survivors trapped beneath the rubble.
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Officials stress that there is no public safety threat, but a heavy police presence remains in the area.
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Burrows’ performance as James Burrows, television comedy icon, in HBO’s The Comeback proved a worthy career capper.
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Lee’s mad dash was the rarest of quetzal feathers in an otherwise drab capper to the four-game series.
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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.
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Let’s talk about the angst and awkwardness of teenage attraction.
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During this time, our ideas serve as catalysts while conversations become turning points.
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However, Nike quickly snuffed out optimism of turning point, forecasting China revenue to be down about 20% in its current quarter, which will be reported after the bell on June 30 .
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The company is also on track to meet its 2030 goal of returning more water to local watersheds than its data centers consume.
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The science that happens outside the wet lab, in the field, the watershed and the population, is the next frontier for a tool like this.
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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