highlight
verb (used with object)
to emphasize or make prominent.
highlighted
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past participleof highlight.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof highlight.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
highlightverb (used with object)to emphasize or make prominent.
Example Sentences
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The report also highlighted anemic wage growth, which he said goes against the notion that the labor market is tightening.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
They also highlighted immense pressures on students in India, the world's most populous nation where admission to government-run colleges remains one of the most sought-after pathways to economic security.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Researchers also highlighted the role that online information may be playing.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Despite that, local issues are also highlighted and debated and there can often be a by-election bounce for the local community, as public money suddenly gets spent on things.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
He was all color, painted at random, but none of it highlighted his grief.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
