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   highlight

   /ˈhʌɪlʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. an outstanding part of an event or period of time: "he views that season as the highlight of his career" Similar high pointhigh spotbest partclimaxculminationpeakpinnacleheighttopacmezenithapexsummitapogeeapotheosiscrowning momenthigh water markmost memorable partmost outstanding featurene plus ultramain featurefocal pointfocusfocus of attentioncentre of interestmost interesting partcynosureOpposite lowest pointnadir
   • ▪ the best parts of a sporting or other event edited for broadcasting or recording: "Gary Lineker presents the highlights of today's semi-final"
   • 2. a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design.
   • ▪ a bright tint in the hair, especially one created artificially by bleaching or dyeing.

   verb

   • 1. draw special attention to: "the issues highlighted by the report"
   • ▪ make visually prominent: "a vast backdrop with the colourful logo highlighted with lasers"
   • ▪ mark with a highlighter: "a photocopy with sections highlighted in green"
   • ▪ mark or select (a piece of text or other element) in an electronic interface: "you can highlight the word, right-click, and see a list of synonyms"
   • 2. create highlights in (hair): "I've had my hair highlighted regularly for the last ten years"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHIGHLIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to attract attention to or emphasize something important: The report highlights the need for improved safety. be highlighted in The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green. Synonyms. emphasize. exaggerate. foreground. overplay. overstate. spotlight. Opposites. downplay. minimize. understate. Fewer examples.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › highlightHighlight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HIGHLIGHT is something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest. How to use highlight in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › highlightHIGHLIGHT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A highlight is the best or most prominent part of something. You can often watch the highlights of a sporting event or TV show online. Your study notes might be just the highlights of your teacher’s lectures, and if you keep a journal or diary, you might only record the highlights of your day.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHIGHLIGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to attract attention to or emphasize something important: The report highlights the need for improved safety. be highlighted in The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green. Synonyms. emphasize. exaggerate. foreground. overplay. overstate. spotlight. Opposites. downplay. minimize. understate. Fewer examples.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › highlightHighlight - definition of highlight by The Free Dictionary

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   Define highlight. highlight synonyms, highlight pronunciation, highlight translation, English dictionary definition of highlight. n. 1. An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated. 2. An especially significant or interesting detail or event.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › highlightHighlight - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. an area of lightness in a picture. synonyms: highlighting. see more. noun. the most interesting or memorable part. “the highlight of the tour was our visit to the Vatican” synonyms: high spot. see more. verb. apply a highlighter to one's cheeks or eyebrows in order to make them more prominent. “ highlight the area above your eyebrows”

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHIGHLIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. an area of the lightest tone in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc 2. the most exciting or memorable part of.... Click for more definitions.