Definition of Highlight
Highlight
high·light
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to bring particular attention to something, either literally by making it more visually prominent or figuratively by emphasizing it;
e.g. I like to highlight important passages from the book when I read. All of these news stories highlight the same problem.
(noun)
a particular detail or event that is notable or outstanding due to its being the most interesting or significant;
e.g. Our week spent in Rome was the highlight of our vacation.
(noun)
a spot or area of something that appears to be the brightest or most reflective, or the part that has or appears to have the most light cast on it;
e.g. In an art museum, the highlight of each painting is usually very close to its subject.
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