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highlight

1 of 2

noun

high·​light ˈhī-ˌlīt How to pronounce highlight (audio)
plural highlights
1
a
: something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
Visiting the Alps was a highlight of their trip to Europe.
b
: a summary of the most significant or interesting parts of something (such as a completed sporting event) presented typically on a television broadcast
—usually plural
watched highlights of the night's games
2
: a spot or area that is lighter than surrounding spots or areas: such as
a
: the lightest part or one of the lightest parts of a painting, drawing, etc.
especially : one that depicts the areas of the subject receiving the greatest amount of illumination
added highlights to the painting
used white pencil for the highlights and charcoal for the shadows
b
: a lighter area of the hair
specifically : such an area created artificially (as through the application of chemical substances)
— usually plural
brown hair with blond highlights

highlight

2 of 2

verb

highlighted; highlighting

transitive verb

1
: to throw a strong light on
highlighting featured merchandise on the shelves
2
a
: to center attention on : emphasize, stress
The speech will highlight the need for education reform.
b
: to constitute a significant or especially interesting part of : to constitute a highlight of
His trip to Europe was highlighted by a visit to Vatican City.
3
a
: to mark (text) with a highlighter
b
: to cause (something, such as text or an icon) to be displayed in a way that stands out on an electronic screen (as of a computer or smartphone)
highlighted the sentence and deleted it

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun I missed the game, but I saw the highlights on the evening news. Verb Unfortunately, the media insisted upon highlighting his troubled past. Our trip was highlighted by a great jazz concert we attended. The students highlighted important vocabulary words in their textbooks. Important names and dates in each chapter are highlighted.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
One highlight would be a restaurant on part of the first and second floors, Krohn said. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 One highlight is that the cargo floor has two height settings, like the Honda CR-V. Unlike some other electric vehicles, the Equinox EV does not have a storage area under the hood. Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2022 One highlight among them is the riveting composition by Robert S. Duncanson recognized as America’s most important and accomplished black artist in the middle decades of the 19th century. John Wilmerding, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 The one big highlight of the game came during the first quarter when Chaminade wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made a leaping catch over a Cardinal Gibbons defender, practically snatching it over the top of their head for a 26-yard gain. Francisco Rosa, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2022 One highlight was making ratatouille — again, inspired by a movie. Beni Marquez, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2022 One highlight of the yacht is the cockpit on the main deck. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 July 2022 Any fan of musical bio-pics will be familiar with the form: a hop, a skip, and a jump from one highlight to the next. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 24 June 2022 One big highlight is the hotel bar, another its restaurant. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 16 June 2022
Verb
As a form of protest, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the busing of migrants to Washington, D.C., New York City and Chicago in an effort to highlight how overwhelmed Texas border communities have become. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The point here is to highlight and enhance specific flavors. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 That's approximately how many migrants Texas has bused to New York City and Washington, DC, in recent months, as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to highlight his criticism of the Biden administration's immigration policies. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 The declamations at the opening of the polonaise were a perfect opportunity to highlight the clarion strength and precision of the brass. Lukas Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 This will also provide another opportunity to highlight vendors and thank sponsors and presenters. Vaibhav Jain, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 As part of a continued effort to highlight and preserve the area’s Bahamian influence, Rep. Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 July 2022 The effort to highlight a program to help union workers comes as Democrats hope to pick up a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, where a strong showing with working class voters could play a pivotal role. Aamer Madhani, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022 This merger gives us the opportunity to highlight our differences and give talent another option to strengthen and build their careers. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Verb

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of highlight was in 1658

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