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verb

Definition of highlightsnext
present tense third-person singular of highlight
as in emphasizes
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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highlights

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noun

plural of highlight
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as in breaks

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as in features

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  1. emphasizes
  2. features
  3. milestones
  4. attractions
  5. stresses
  6. landmarks
  7. toppers
  8. transformations
Verb
  • Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado emphasizes local ingredients and various unique finishes, including Port barrels.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Levitt emphasizes the importance of innovation in overcoming obstacles.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasizes
Verb
  • The bourbon features rich flavors of cherry, honey, and chocolate with a soft Port finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bourbon features a pronounced Sherry influence with fig, caramel, and a rich finish.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of features
Noun
  • In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These benefits can be tied to performance milestones.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • How to Get Around New Bern’s historic downtown is easily walkable, so exploring on foot is a great way to experience the local attractions up close.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • To find the best resort for your family, determine what is most important to you, such as dining, activities, or proximity to attractions.
    Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of attractions
Verb
  • Sanders, like Sethi, stresses the importance of viewing social media platforms as a tool to help build an audience, rather than a direct competitor.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Nissan stresses that its bench is specially crafted to provide firm seating support during the ride and supple, sofa-like cushion when lounging and sleeping.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The campaign involves social media, digital content depicting large Madewell gift boxes atop landmarks around the city, and a New York Times insert appearing Sunday.
    David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of landmarks
Noun
  • West Elm The up-to-50% off deals at West Elm include plenty of faux Christmas trees, table toppers, and ornaments.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop Purina pet food, treats, meal toppers and more.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • The device’s applications, ranging from personal energy independence to industrial transformations, are being widely anticipated.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The transformations of these sites come after years of declining enrollment and financial pressures at the two-year campuses previously known as UW Colleges.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of transformations
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