highlighting

[hahy-lahy-ting]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of highlighting¹

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

Example Sentences

Chair Jerome Powell stated that another rate cut in December is not a “foregone conclusion,” highlighting growing divisions within the Fed.

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The company's ambitious approach to offering AI "is delivering strong momentum and we're shipping at speed," Pichai said, highlighting the global rollout of AI features in Google Search and the company's Gemini AI models.

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Here, we’re highlighting the top 25 best places to live in the Southeast based on our research.

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Ben Cohen announced that he will independently create the new flavour as part of a personal series highlighting causes the company has been barred from addressing publicly.

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Their batting focuses on building an innings, batting for time and taking the game as deep as possible, again moving away from Lewis' aggression while highlighting Edwards' focus on winning regardless of how it comes.

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