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   highlight

   /ˈhʌɪlʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. an outstanding part of an event or period of time: "he views that season as the highlight of his career" Similar high pointhigh spotbest partclimaxculminationpeakpinnacleheighttopacmezenithapexsummitapogeeapotheosiscrowning momenthigh water markmost memorable partmost outstanding featurene plus ultramain featurefocal pointfocusfocus of attentioncentre of interestmost interesting partcynosureOpposite lowest pointnadir
   • ▪ the best parts of a sporting or other event edited for broadcasting or recording: "Gary Lineker presents the highlights of today's semi-final"
   • 2. a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design.
   • ▪ a bright tint in the hair, especially one created artificially by bleaching or dyeing.

   verb

   • 1. draw special attention to: "the issues highlighted by the report"
   • ▪ make visually prominent: "a vast backdrop with the colourful logo highlighted with lasers"
   • ▪ mark with a highlighter: "a photocopy with sections highlighted in green"
   • ▪ mark or select (a piece of text or other element) in an electronic interface: "you can highlight the word, right-click, and see a list of synonyms"
   • 2. create highlights in (hair): "I've had my hair highlighted regularly for the last ten years"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHIGHLIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     to attract attention to or emphasize something important:...

   • Highlighting

     HIGHLIGHTING definition: 1. present participle of highlight...

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     HIGHLIGHT translate: 使引起注意，强调, 最好的部分, 最精彩的部分, 头发, 挑染的头发....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › highlightHighlight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of highlight, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use highlight to refer to a spot, an event, a text, or a hair color.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHIGHLIGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › highlightHIGHLIGHT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A highlight is the best or most prominent part of something. You can often watch the highlights of a sporting event or TV show online. Your study notes might be just the highlights of your teacher’s lectures, and if you keep a journal or diary, you might only record the highlights of your day.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › highlightHighlight - definition of highlight by The Free Dictionary

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHIGHLIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › highlightHighlight - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A highlight is the most important or memorable part of something. If you don’t have time to listen to your friend’s long, involved story, you might say, "Just give me the highlights." Highlight can also mean "a lightness or a bright area."