highlights 1 of 2

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
  • Celebrity makeup artist Amrita Mehta emphasizes that the quality of mascaras boils down to compatibility rather than price.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Rose emphasizes the importance of letting your hair dry completely before touching it.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasizes
Verb
  • The gown features a round neckline and a slim silhouette.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This year’s calendar features AfroFuture’s first-ever major activation in the United States in August (at an unspecified date), underscoring CMG’s commitment to expanding its platform globally and amplifying African excellence worldwide.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of features
Noun
  • Organizations that tailor benefits communication by generation, career stage and personal milestones can guide employees toward better choices, driving higher satisfaction and cost efficiency.
    Tim Pratte, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The professional basketball star also enjoys celebrating their milestones.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of milestones
Noun
  • Located just 20 minutes from Cancun’s bustle, Paraiso (which just opened in late 2024) offers serene luxury with easy access to the Riviera Maya’s attractions.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Take Your Pick The sunny weather and fertile soil of Homestead, Florida, make for a bounty of fruity attractions.
    Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of attractions
Verb
  • Lee stresses the importance of data, policy, and private investment.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Dainese Massimo Varese, the R&D Director of the Dainese Group, stresses that safety would not be sacrificed in this process.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of stresses
Noun
  • Along with landmarks like the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica, tourists should make time to visit local businesses, which give insight into the city’s distinct personality.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The town square features restaurants, boutiques and historic landmarks like the 19th-century Moore County Courthouse and the Moore County Old Jail Museum.
    Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of landmarks
Noun
  • This year, oversized, artistic tree toppers—like cascading ribbons, floral arrangements like this cranberry bouquet at Balsam Hill or illuminated sculptures—are the centerpieces of many holiday trees.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of toppers
Noun
  • The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After all, the greatest transformations often begin with a single pause.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of transformations
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