as in to emphasize
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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as in feature
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Recent Examples of highlight
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The tribute to The Apollo highlighted the sheer diversity of art forms showcased at the 90-year-old theater.
—Ashraf Khalil The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Even with all of these highlights happening in real-time, one notion rings loudly for Smith, pouring into the next generation of aspiring designers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a region known for growing vegetables, the findings highlight the need for more transparency on current fertilizer application and irrigation practices, which are currently not extensively tracked by government agencies.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The tribute to The Apollo highlighted the sheer diversity of art forms showcased at the 90-year-old theater.
—Ashraf Khalil The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Yet for all that entertainment, the couple say that dancing with their parents felt like the highlight of the night.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Even with all of these highlights happening in real-time, one notion rings loudly for Smith, pouring into the next generation of aspiring designers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite the awe inspired by the footage, experts emphasize the importance of understanding the complexities of brumation to ensure the safety and health of turtles.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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If someone yells in a video, like a sports commentator when someone scores a touchdown, the captions will now display in all-caps to emphasize that excitement.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Pumping the breaks?USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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After the halftime break, the two teams went back-and-forth trading scores – including two more rushing touchdowns from Jacobs to bring his total to three on the day.Jacob Lev, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Of the 87 feature films announced thus far, 36 titles (41 percent) are directed by first-time feature film directors.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Newer treadmills may have additional features, such as a shock-absorbing belt or a streaming service for workout programs.10 However, treadmills do come with some drawbacks.Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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The source said while there have been eyewitness reports of what appear to be drones over New Jersey, agency officials stressed in meetings Thursday many videos on social media appear to be civilian airplanes or helicopters.Polo Sandoval, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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That couldn't be further from the truth, stresses Sterman.Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024
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During the landmark event, guests also spent a considerable amount of time exploring The Vogue Innovation Lounge.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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In 1997, Shanghai Tang’s global expansion included the landmark opening of its flagship on Madison Avenue in New York.Denni Hu, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024
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There, the creatures took up residence in zoos, circuses, Buck’s own attractions and sometimes even people’s homes.Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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The main attraction, an 80-foot-long petrified tree, lies in pieces across one end of the parking lot.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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The clincher is that the market bottomed on December 6, 1974.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Browns’ final two drives ended in interceptions, a pick-6 and clincher by linebacker Cody Barton.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
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More News: Former Raiders Head Coach Arrested for Drunk Driving This season-ending injury is the capper to a bad run for Minshew Minshew.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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And then, last and certainly not the least, this memorable capper (14 points, 10 assists and six rebounds) that led to his tying Anthony for second place on the program’s all-time list in gold medals.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Highlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highlight. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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