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to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
according to the TV schedule, this week's "Astronomy Today" highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell
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Recent Examples of highlighted
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
The highlighted business is a past winner of a Community Choice Award, and this spotlight was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), using the business’s website, Yelp reviews and online map listings as sources.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
During the city’s bid process, leaders highlighted the museum alongside the National World War I Museum and Memorial as a key cultural attraction for international visitors.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Interiors by Studio Architetto Mar, balance historic character with refined updates, highlighted by two reception rooms, a formal dining room, and a spacious chef’s kitchen dressed in decorative wallpaper.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The preview highlighted natural dyes made from food waste, the cochineal cactus, and bacteria found along the Amazon River in Brazil.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The diplomatic uproar follows a pattern previously highlighted by Fox News Digital.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Cain’s one-handed dunk over Jalen Duren in the second half highlighted his eight-point, nine-rebound performance in Game 4.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Its robust lineup is often highlighted by these in-person events, which fete all manner of talents and their projects, both new and older.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
In the open letter, Astronauts for America highlighted how cooperation, regardless of political beliefs, is vital to the success of NASA’s mission.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
The highlighted business is a past winner of a Community Choice Award, and this spotlight was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), using the business’s website, Yelp reviews and online map listings as sources.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
The evening will be highlighted by a state dinner featuring notable guests and much pomp and circumstance.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
During the city’s bid process, leaders highlighted the museum alongside the National World War I Museum and Memorial as a key cultural attraction for international visitors.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Interiors by Studio Architetto Mar, balance historic character with refined updates, highlighted by two reception rooms, a formal dining room, and a spacious chef’s kitchen dressed in decorative wallpaper.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The preview highlighted natural dyes made from food waste, the cochineal cactus, and bacteria found along the Amazon River in Brazil.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The diplomatic uproar follows a pattern previously highlighted by Fox News Digital.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Cain’s one-handed dunk over Jalen Duren in the second half highlighted his eight-point, nine-rebound performance in Game 4.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Its robust lineup is often highlighted by these in-person events, which fete all manner of talents and their projects, both new and older.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
In the open letter, Astronauts for America highlighted how cooperation, regardless of political beliefs, is vital to the success of NASA’s mission.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for highlighted
Adjective
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On occasion, the greatest speeches have come from winners of the less spotlighted awards.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized that a major purpose of the federal law is to provide uniformity.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends Remember Ernie Dosio as a Charitable Man Friends and colleagues have emphasized Dosio’s generosity and character, describing him as someone who gave back quietly and consistently.—
Ryan Brennan
April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mill Mountain Park is home to a zoo, wildflower garden, and hiking trails; its peak is topped with a nearly 90-foot-tall star, illuminated and visible for miles.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Decked out in matching Route 66 button-up shirts that featured a map of the iconic road, the married couple set out on a road trip to celebrate the centennial.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Verb
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But the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has denied Cuba has political prisoners and has stressed that his government is not negotiating any internal political matters with the United States.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mayor and his Office of Mass Engagement commissioner, Tascha Van Auken, both stressed that the initiative is about civic engagement more broadly.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Highlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlighted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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