highlight
verb (used with object)
to emphasize or make prominent.
are highlighting
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present progressiveof highlight.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Rather than focusing on heritage or artisanal craftsmanship promoted in similar campaigns in Italy or France, Lithuania and its Baltic neighbours Estonia and Latvia are highlighting they are home to innovation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Now, a coalition of students, academics and alumni are highlighting a growing buzzword: “career funneling”—and debating its merits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2025
But just because these environmentalists are highlighting the negative impacts of solar power doesn't mean they are against it in principle.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2024
Most members of Congress voted in favour of the bill but many commentators are highlighting the rather odd group that voted against it.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2024
“The value of this study is that we are highlighting a group of people who have been a bit neglected,” Bhattacharyya added.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
