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Definition of highlighted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
colormarked with a bright color
- She used a yellow pen for the highlighted sections.
2.
emphasisemphasized or made more noticeable
- The highlighted text was crucial for the exam.
Expressions with highlighted
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part of writing marked so it stands out from nearby words
He copied the highlighted text and pasted it into the email.
Origin of highlighted
English, high + light + -ed (past participle)
Terms with highlighted included in their meaning
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emphasis
highlighted in yellow to show importance
highlighted
given special importance or attention
communication
highlighted or made more noticeable
writing
article highlighted for its quality
emphasis
highlighted or emphasized in contrast
attention
highlighted or emphasized
on display
highlighted as an example
presentation
highlighted or prominently displayed
importance
emphasized or highlighted
emphasis
emphasized or highlighted
graphic design
excerpt highlighted to draw attention in a document
highlight
capable of being highlighted or picked
emphasis
emphasized or highlighted in some way
emphasis
emphasized or highlighted by certain features
events
event where someone's presence is highlighted
notation
highlighted with an asterisk to indicate a note
acr: Book of the Day
chosen book highlighted for reading on a certain day
importance
highlighted as the main point
storytelling
highlighted or made obvious in a context
nature
having edges highlighted by sunlight
Examples of highlighted in a sentence
The highlighted text stood out on the page. The highlighted section drew everyone's attention. Highlighted words in the document were easy to spot.
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- French:surligné, souligné, ...
- German:markiert, ...
- Italian:evidenziato, sottolineato, ...
- Spanish:resaltado, destacado, ...
- Portuguese:realçado, destacado, ...
- Chinese:高亮的, 突出的, ...
- Japanese:ハイライトされた, 強調された, ...
- Arabic:مُظَلَّل, مُسَلَّط عَلَيْهِ الضَّوْء, ...
- Hebrew:מֻדְגָּשׁ, מוּבְלָט, ...
- Russian:выделенный цветом, выделенный, ...
- Ukrainian:позначений кольором, виділений, ...
- Hindi:हाइलाइट किया हुआ, प्रमुख, ...
Definition of highlight - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
text markingmark text with a bright color for emphasis
- She highlighted the important dates in her calendar.
2.
stress importanceemphasize something as being of particular importance
- The report highlights the need for immediate action..
3.
beautyRare dye part of the hair a lighter colorRare
- She decided to highlight her hair for the summer.
Noun
1.
entertainmentmost exciting part of an event
- The concert's highlight was the fireworks display.
2.
beautylighter strand of hair
- She added a highlight to her brown hair.
3.
artTECH. area of lightest color in a paintingTECH.
- The artist added highlights to the painting to enhance its realism..
Images of highlight
lighter strand of hair 
area of lightest color in a painting
Expressions with highlight
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the most exciting or memorable part of the day
The highlight of the day was meeting the famous author.
bring attention to a problem
She highlighted an issue with the new software update.
compilation of the best moments
The athlete's highlight reel showcased their most impressive plays.
emphasize clearly that something is true important or revealing
These statistics highlight the fact that early support can change outcomes.
Origin of highlight
English, high (elevated) + light (brightness)
Examples of highlight in a sentence
Students often highlight their textbooks to aid in studying. The study highlights the benefits of a balanced diet. She highlighted the key points in her presentation. He wanted to highlight the tips of his hair. They highlighted her bangs for a fresh look. The highlight of the movie was the unexpected twist.
The highlight of the evening was the award ceremony. The stylist recommended highlights for a fresh look. Her highlights shimmered under the sunlight. She brightened the highlights to make the painting pop. The highlights in the portrait drew everyone's attention.
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- French:surligner, point culminant, ...
- German:markieren, Highlight, ...
- Italian:evidenziare, momento clou, ...
- Spanish:resaltar, momento culminante, ...
- Portuguese:marcar, ponto alto, ...
- Chinese:标记, 高潮, ...
- Japanese:マークする, ハイライト, ...
- Arabic:ظَلَّل, أبرز لحظة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַדְגִּישׁ, שִׂיא, ...
- Russian:выделять, кульминация, ...
- Ukrainian:виділяти, кульмінація, ...
- Hindi:हाइलाइट करना, मुख्य आकर्षण, ...
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