highlighting

American  

[hahy-lahy-ting] / ˈhaɪˌlaɪ tɪŋ /

noun

1. a hair dyeing technique in which dye is applied to parts of the hair for a naturally lighter and contrasting appearance.

2. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of highlighting

First recorded in 1955–60; highlight ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Things that make clients more profitable are generally good things for us,” he said, highlighting AI’s potential to improve productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to Curtis, the discovery coincides with 30 years since the Sea Empress oil spill, highlighting how "treacherous" Pembrokeshire waters can be.

From BBC

Confidence among German investors fell unexpectedly this month, highlighting the fragile nature of an anticipated rebound in Europe’s largest economy this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The authors emphasize that the theoretical contribution was "crucial for understanding this highly sophisticated experiment," highlighting the combined effort behind this advance in quantum computing.

From Science Daily

An AI freight tool from Algorhythm recently triggered a selloff in freight brokerage shares, highlighting AI’s disruptive potential.

From Barron's