highlighting
Americannoun
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a hair dyeing technique in which dye is applied to parts of the hair for a naturally lighter and contrasting appearance.
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a makeup application style in which a cosmetic powder or cream is applied to the face in places where light would naturally hit, as the cheeks, forehead, chin, and center of the nose, to create a glowing effect.
Etymology
Origin of highlighting
First recorded in 1955–60; highlight ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Tech stocks rebounded yesterday from Friday’s big selloff with one notable exception: a tech giant highlighting its enhanced AI capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Cathie Wood showcased a Tesla robo-taxi ride, highlighting its potential for earnings growth amid stagnating EV sales.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“The question is whether it’s commercially viable and/or attractive compared to terrestrial compute,” he added, highlighting that hardware maintenance and launch costs could pose challenges.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Freelance videographer Carlos Ty, 29, made a series of TikToks highlighting “Backrooms”-esque locations in Chicago, where he lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
I pick out a highlighter from my pencil case and commence highlighting each topic we haven’t covered.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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