Highlight Definition
hīlīt
highlighted, highlighting, highlights
noun
highlights
A part on which light is brightest.
The highlights on the cheeks.
Webster's New World
A part of a painting, photograph, etc. on which light is represented as brightest.
Webster's New World
The representation or effect of such light in a painting, photograph, etc.
Webster's New World
An especially significant or interesting detail or event.
Wiktionary
Strands of hair that have been lightened, as by bleaching or coloring.
American Heritage
verb
highlighted, highlighting, highlights
To give a highlight to (the subject of a painting, for example).
American Heritage
To give prominence to; emphasize.
Webster's New World
To give a highlight or highlights to.
Webster's New World
To mark with a highlighter.
Webster's New World
To mark (important passages of text) with a usually fluorescent marker as a means of memory retention or for later reference.
American Heritage
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