highlight
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
highlights
plural
highlights
Britannica Dictionary definition of HIGHLIGHT
[count]
1
:
something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important
:
the best part of something
—
compare lowlight
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I missed the game, but I saw the highlights on the evening news.
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The jazz concert was the highlight [=high point] of our trip.
2
:
a light spot or area
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brown hair with (natural) gold highlights
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She added highlights to her hair. [=she dyed parts of her hair a lighter color than the rest]
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(technical) the highlights of a photograph/picture/painting
2
highlight
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
verb
highlights;
highlighted;
highlighting
2
highlight
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
verb
highlights;
highlighted;
highlighting
Britannica Dictionary definition of HIGHLIGHT
[+ object]
1
a
:
to make or try to make people notice or be aware of (someone or something)
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to direct attention to (someone or something)
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Unfortunately, the media insisted upon highlighting his troubled past.
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The speech highlighted [=emphasized] the importance of improving education in rural communities.
b
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to be a very interesting, exciting, or important part of (something)
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Our trip was highlighted by a great jazz concert we attended.
2
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to mark (something, such as text) with a bright color
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The students highlighted important vocabulary words in their textbooks.
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Important names and dates in each chapter are highlighted.
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(computers) Use your mouse to highlight the text that you want to revise.
