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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. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning of highlight as a verb and a noun, with usage examples and synonyms. Find out how to use highlight to emphasize, mark, or describe the best part of something.

4. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word highlight as a noun and a verb in different contexts. Find synonyms, translations, and related terms for highlight in various dictionaries and thesauri.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › highlight_1highlight verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   highlight something to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention. The report highlighted the importance of exercise to maintain a healthy body. Students highlighted the need for better communication between staff. to highlight the major problems/issues.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › highlightHighlight Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word highlight as a noun and a verb. Find synonyms, examples, and related words for highlight in this online dictionary.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of highlight – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   highlight definition: 1. to emphasize something or make people notice something: 2. to make something a different colour…. Learn more.