highlight

Pluralhighlights

Formshighlights, highlighting, highlighted

1. 1
   nounfigurativelycountable

   The best or most exciting part of an event or period of time.

   Like the best part of a movie that everyone talks about afterward.

   The trip to the zoo was the highlight of her summer.

   Meeting his favorite player was a real highlight.

   Similarclimax, centerpiece, peak, attraction, feature

   Oppositelowlight, nadir

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2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To draw special attention to something important.

   Like pointing at the most important thing so no one misses it.

   The teacher highlighted the main idea in the lesson.

   Please highlight the parts that matter most.

   Similaremphasize, stress, underline, underscore, spotlight

   Oppositedownplay, minimize, understate

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To mark words in a text with bright color so they stand out.

   Like drawing a bright line over words so you can find them again.

   She highlighted the key dates in her notes.

   Highlight the words you don't know.

   Similarmark, underline

4. 4
   nouncountable

   A bright spot in a picture where the light shines strongest.

   Like the bright spot on an apple where the light hits it.

   The artist added a white highlight to the apple.

   Bright highlights made the photo look shiny.

   Similarlight, gleam

   Oppositelowlight

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5. 5
   verbtransitive

   To color part of someone's hair a different shade from the rest.

   Like painting a few strands a lighter color so they stand out.

   The stylist highlighted her hair with blond streaks.

   I want to highlight my hair before the wedding.

   Similarstreak, lighten

6. 6
   nouncountable

   A piece of hair colored lighter or different from the rest.

   Like a streak of lighter color running through darker hair.

   A bright highlight framed her face.

   Her highlights had grown out over the summer.

   Similarstreak

   Oppositelowlight

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7. 7
   verbtransitive

   To be the best or most exciting part of something.

   Like being the best part that makes the whole day worth remembering.

   Fireworks highlighted the festival every year.

   A surprise guest will highlight the show.

   Similarcrown, cap, headline, feature

8. 8
   verbtransitive

   To get someone's attention in a chat by typing their name so their message lights up for them.

   Like tapping someone on the shoulder so they notice your message.

   She highlighted me in the group chat to ask a question.

   Highlight the moderator if you need urgent help.

   Similarping, mention, tag

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