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   high·light

   /ˈhīˌlīt/

   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 attentioncenter of interestmost interesting partcynosureOpposite lowest pointnadir
   • ▪ the best parts of a sporting or other event edited for broadcasting or recording: "he never watches TV highlights of games he has umpired"
   • 2. a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design.
   • ▪ a bright tint in the hair, especially one produced by bleaching or dyeing.

   verb

   • 1. pick out and emphasize: "the issues highlighted by the report"
   • ▪ make visually prominent: "a vast backdrop with the colorful 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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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of highlight, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use highlight to refer to a spot, an event, a text, or a hair color.

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

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   HIGHLIGHT definition: 1. to attract attention to or emphasize something important: 2. the best or most exciting…. Learn more.

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5. 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”

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   To highlight something is to emphasize it or make it more prominent, as in Last class, the biology teacher highlighted the material we would need to know for the test. To highlight also means to mark something on paper with a highlighter .

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb highlight, which can mean to emphasize, mark or lighten something. Find out how to use highlight in different contexts and collocations.

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

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   Learn the meaning of highlight as a verb, noun, and adjective, with synonyms and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce highlight in British and American English, and explore related words and phrases.