highlight

10 definitions • 11 examples

to attract attention to or emphasize something important:

The report highlights the need for improved safety.

be highlighted in The spelling mistakes in the text had been highlighted in green.

the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something:

highlights of Highlights of the match will be shown after the news.

a narrow strip of hair on a person's head that has been made a lighter colour than the surrounding hair

the best, most important, or most interesting part:

The highlight of our trip to New York was going to the top of the Empire State Building.

a bright or lighter-colored area on the surface of something, esp. on a painting

to attract attention to or emphasize something important:

The report highlights the need for increased funding.

to attract attention to something important or to emphasize it:

highlight concerns/problems/risks The study highlighted rural problems such as falling farm incomes and development pressures.

highlight the fact that sth She highlighted the fact that growing numbers of people are looking for their money to be invested in a more socially responsible way.

highlight the need for sth Intimidation attacks by both sides yesterday highlighted the need for peace.

to mark text on paper or a computer screen with a colour to emphasize it:

Immediately after the meeting it's helpful to highlight important points in your notes.

the best or most interesting part of something:

the highlight of sth What has been the highlight of your career and what has been the low point?

the most important detail or information in a document, etc.:

highlights from sth The following are highlights from the agreement struck between the airline and the Air Line Pilots Association.