highlight

Definition

  • noun: something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important
  • noun: the lightest spot or area (as in a painting)
  • verb: to make or try to make people notice or be aware of (someone or something)
  • verb: to throw a strong light on
  • synonyms: foreground, spotlight, play up

Examples

  • The speech 'highlighted' [='emphasized'] the importance of improving education in rural communities.

  • She added 'highlights' to her hair. [=she dyed parts of her hair a lighter color than the rest]

  • ('computers') Use your mouse to 'highlight' the text that you want to revise.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Rehabilitation. Hey, rehabilitation? One night? Doesn't sound so bad. Not so bad, huh? Here's some highlights from last week's . And tomorrow night looks even more better. Word is that Beef Supreme himself might come out of retirement. Wow. Thank you, Formica. (..)
    2006 Idiocracy
  • (..) who will be crapping on him this time. We now go live to Violence Channel correspondent Formica Davis... at the Extreme Court with highlights on today's trial. Thank you, Velveeta. Well, it started off boring and slow... with Not Sure trying to bullshit everyone with a bunch of smart talk. (..)
    2006 Idiocracy