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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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   1. a. : something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest. Visiting the Alps was a highlight of their trip to Europe. b. : a summary of the most significant or interesting parts of something (such as a completed sporting event) presented typically on a television broadcastusually plural.

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.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. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and related terms for highlight in different contexts.

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

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   The highlights of an event, activity, or period of time are the most interesting or exciting parts of it. The match was one of the highlights of the tournament. American English : highlight / ˈhaɪlaɪt /

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhighlight 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. en.thefreedictionary.com › highlightsHighlights - definition of highlights by The Free Dictionary

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   Define highlights. highlights synonyms, highlights pronunciation, highlights translation, English dictionary definition of highlights. 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.

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

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   Highlight definition: Strands of hair that have been lightened, as by bleaching or coloring.