# highlight

Pronunciation: say "HY-lyt" US /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/, UK /ˈhaɪlaɪt/

## Noun

1. A particularly significant or interesting detail, event, or stretch of time.
   - Simple: The best or most exciting part of an event or period of time.
   - _The keynote speech was the highlight of the conference._
   - _Among the trip's many highlights, the boat tour stood out._
4. A strongly illuminated area or spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph.
   - Simple: A bright spot in a picture where the light shines strongest.
   - _She painted a soft highlight along the curve of the vase._
   - _The photographer balanced the highlights and shadows in the portrait._
6. A strand or section of hair dyed a different color from the rest.
   - Simple: A piece of hair colored lighter or different from the rest.
   - _The new highlights brightened her whole look._
   - _She asked for a single bold highlight near her bangs._

## Verb

2. To make something prominent or draw special attention to it.
   - Simple: To draw special attention to something important.
   - _The report highlights the risks of further delay._
   - _She wanted to highlight the team's achievements in her speech._
3. To mark important passages of text, such as with a colored pen or in a word processor, for memory or later reference.
   - Simple: To mark words in a text with bright color so they stand out.
   - _He highlights every important quote while reading._
   - _Students often highlight passages they want to review later._
5. To color a section of the hair a different shade from the remaining hair.
   - Simple: To color part of someone's hair a different shade from the rest.
   - _She highlights her hair every few months._
   - _Many salons highlight hair using foils._
7. To be the most significant or memorable part of an event.
   - Simple: To be the best or most exciting part of something.
   - _The closing concert highlighted the entire week of festivities._
   - _Several rare exhibits highlight the museum's new wing._
8. To get a user's attention on IRC by mentioning their name, causing the message to appear highlighted on their screen.
   - Simple: To get someone's attention in a chat by typing their name so their message lights up for them.
   - _He highlighted the channel operator to report the spam._
   - _Newcomers often highlight several people at once without realizing it._

## Origin

Formed from "high" and "light."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/highlight (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).