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(haɪlaɪt)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense highlights, present participle highlighting, past tense, past participle highlighted
1. verb
If someone or something highlights a point or problem, they emphasize it or make you think about it.
...a moving ballad which highlighted the plight of the homeless. [VERB noun]
Once again, the 'Free Press' prefers not to highlight these facts. [VERB noun]
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: emphasize, stress, accent, feature More Synonyms of highlight
2. verb
To highlight a piece of text means to mark it in a different colour, either with a special type of pen or on a computer screen.
Highlight the chosen area by clicking and holding down the left mouse button. [VERB noun]
...the relevant maps with the route highlighted in yellow. [VERB noun]
3. countable noun
The highlights of an event, activity, or period of time are the most interesting or exciting parts of it.
...a match that is likely to prove one of the highlights of the tournament. [+ of]
The highlight of my day used to be cooking Meg a meal when she came in from work.
I don't want to watch the game now. I'll just wait till the highlights come on latertonight.
Synonyms: high point, peak, climax, feature More Synonyms of highlight
4. plural noun
Highlights in a person's hair are narrow lighter areas made by dyeing or sunlight.

highlight in British English

(ˈhaɪˌlaɪt)
noun
1. 
an area of the lightest tone in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc
2. 
the most exciting or memorable part of an event or period of time
3. (often plural)
a bleached blond streak in the hair
verb (transitive)
4.  painting, drawing, photography
to mark (any brightly illuminated or prominent part of a form or figure) with light tone
5. 
to bring notice or emphasis to
6. 
to be the highlight of
7. 
to produce blond streaks in (the hair) by bleaching

highlight in American English

(ˈhaɪˌlaɪt)
noun
1. 
a. 
a part on which light is brightest
the highlights on the cheeks
b. 
a part of a painting, photograph, etc. on which light is represented as brightest
c. 
the representation or effect of such light in a painting, photograph, etc.
: also high light
2. 
the most important, interesting, or outstanding part, scene, etc.
verb transitive
3. 
to give a highlight or highlights to
4. 
to give prominence to; emphasize
5. 
to mark with a highlighter
6. 
to be the most outstanding in

Examples of 'highlight' in a sentence
highlight

My story highlights just how important it is for more people to sign up for organ donations.
The Sun (2016)
That reception was one of the highlights of my career.
The Sun (2017)
It also highlights the troubled relationship between healthcare and social care.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The next couple of days proved the highlight of the trip.
The Sun (2016)
And those are just the highlights of a troubled recent history.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This study helps to highlight the urgent need to better manage patients so they survive longer following their diagnosis.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It's part of a campaign to highlight a problem that rarely gets the airing it deserves.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This week's highlights include a man who lived as a goat.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
At issue are previously highlighted problems - only worse.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The value of five bowlers was highlighted again as the wickets were shared.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This just highlights the importance of shopping around.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Other danger areas highlighted were accidents and violence.
The Sun (2008)
The collection also highlights the importance of animals in the war.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This highlights personal issues you usually ignore.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Then you will be able to watch extended highlights of the games after the final whistle.
The Sun (2013)
Your question highlights one of the problems with the planning system.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This may also highlight any factors that slowed the growth.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We highlight those likely to get a green bank boost.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It was the highlight of my time there.
The Sun (2006)
We need to highlight that it is a very warped and perverse sense of honour.
The Sun (2009)
There were also problems highlighted with pilot training.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Other highlights include the wild giant tortoises.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The highlight of my day is getting on the field.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The lunar high brings about a highlight of your whole month today.
The Sun (2015)
The inquiry has just highlighted it was an unnecessary war.
The Sun (2009)
It also highlighted areas of good practice.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The campaign highlights the growing importance of broadband speeds to homeowners.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
 Two highlights in particular stand out.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He performed admirably but the lack of cover once again highlights the importance of signing atleast one central defender by tomorrow.
The Sun (2009)
The blond highlights are gone, the earring too.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It highlights that prices come down as well as go up and that payments rise steeply as a result of wider economic pressures.
Forrest, Ray & Murie, Alan & Williams, Peter Home-ownership - differentiation and fragmentation (1990)
 Two hours of highlights at a time when most of the grown-ups have gone to bed and it's all done and dusted.
The Sun (2014)

In other languages
highlight

British English: highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ NOUN
The highlights of an event, activity, or period of time are the most interesting or exciting parts of it.
The match was one of the highlights of the tournament.
  • American English: highlight
  • Arabic: نِقَاطٌ رَئِيسِيَّة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: destaque
  • Chinese: 亮点
  • Croatian: najvažniji događaj
  • Czech: hlavní událost
  • Danish: højdepunkt
  • Dutch: hoogtepunt
  • European Spanish: plato fuerte sobresaliente
  • Finnish: kohokohta
  • French: temps fort
  • German: Höhepunkt
  • Greek: καλύτερο σημείο
  • Italian: momento saliente
  • Japanese: ハイライト やま場
  • Korean: 최고조의 부분
  • Norwegian: høydepunkt
  • Polish: główna atrakcja
  • European Portuguese: destaque
  • Romanian: trăsătură esențială
  • Russian: ключевой момент
  • Latin American Spanish: plato fuerte asunto más importante en una serie de ellos
  • Swedish: höjdpunkt
  • Thai: จุดเด่น
  • Turkish: önemli olay
  • Ukrainian: головна подія
  • Vietnamese: phần nổi bật
British English: highlight /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ VERB
If you highlight a point or problem, you draw attention to it.
The report highlights the need for a new airport.
  • American English: highlight
  • Arabic: يُبْرِزُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: destacar
  • Chinese: 强调
  • Croatian: istaknuti
  • Czech: zdůraznit
  • Danish: fremhæve
  • Dutch: benadrukken
  • European Spanish: poner de relieve
  • Finnish: korostaa tuoda esiin
  • French: surligner
  • German: hervorheben
  • Greek: τονίζω
  • Italian: evidenziare
  • Japanese: 強調する
  • Korean: 강조하다
  • Norwegian: framheve
  • Polish: uwydatnić
  • European Portuguese: destacar
  • Romanian: a evidenția
  • Russian: подчеркивать
  • Latin American Spanish: poner de relieve
  • Swedish: markera
  • Thai: เน้น
  • Turkish: vurgulamak
  • Ukrainian: підкреслити
  • Vietnamese: nêu bật

All related terms of 'highlight'

highlight flaws
A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid .
highlight failures
If something is a failure , it is not a success.
highlight an issue
An issue is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing .
highlight the fact
Facts are pieces of information that can be discovered .
highlight a failure
Failure is a lack of success in doing or achieving something, especially in relation to a particular activity.
highlight the dangers
Danger is the possibility that someone may be harmed or killed.
highlight the problem
A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people.
highlight the challenge
A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination .
highlight the importance of
The importance of something is its quality of being significant , valued, or necessary in a particular situation.

Chinese translation of 'highlight'

highlight

(ˈhaɪlaɪt)

n (c)

  1. (= best part) 最精彩的部分 (zuì jīngcǎi de bùfen)

vt

  1. [problem, need] 强(強)调(調) (qiángdiào)

Derived Forms

highlights n pl
  1. (TV) 最精彩的场(場)面 (zuì jīngcǎi de chǎngmiàn)
  2. (in hair) 挑染 (tiǎorǎn)
(verb) 
Definition
to give emphasis to
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
Synonyms
emphasize
I should emphasize that nothing has been finally decided as yet.
stress
He stressed the need for new measures.
accent
She had a round face accented by a little white cap.
feature
This event features a stunning catwalk show.
set off
show up
underline
The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk.
spotlight
a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs
play up
accentuate
His shaven head accentuates his large round face.
flag
foreground
focus attention on
call attention to
give prominence to
bring to the fore
Opposites
play down
,
gloss over
,
overlook
,
neglect
,
airbrush
,
de-emphasize
(noun) 
Definition
the most exciting or memorable part of something
one of the highlights of the tournament
Synonyms
high point
The high point of this trip was a day at the races.
peak
Her career was at its peak when she died.
climax
Reaching the Olympics was the climax of her career.
feature
the most striking feature of the whole garden
focus
best part
focal point
main feature
high spot
memorable part
Opposites
low point
,
disappointment
,
lowlight

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accent
Definition
to lay particular emphasis on
She had a round face accented by a little white cap.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
highlight,
underline,
bring home,
underscore,
accentuate,
foreground,
give emphasis to,
call or draw attention to
in the sense of accentuate
Definition
to stress or emphasize
His shaven head accentuates his large round face.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
highlight,
accent,
underline,
bring home,
underscore,
foreground,
give emphasis to,
call or draw attention to
in the sense of climax
Definition
the most intense or highest point of an experience or of a series of events
Reaching the Olympics was the climax of her career.
Synonyms
culmination,
head,
top,
summit,
height,
highlight,
peak,
pay-off (informal),
crest,
high point,
zenith,
apogee,
high spot (informal),
acme,
ne plus ultra

Synonyms of 'highlight'

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