- present participle of highlight.
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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As diplomacy stalls between the decades-long foes, attacks in the Hormuz strait have continued, highlighting the continued risks to regional shipping.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Supporting documentation from the CPS was also filed highlighting alleged risks if the Tates are released on bond.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The fossil indicates that lineages closely related to the Euparkeriidae were also present in South America, highlighting the continent’s role in the early diversification of the relatives of dinosaurs and crocodiles.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Fund managers have sought to reassure them by highlighting the vehicles’ ample “liquidity” to meet redemptions and remain healthy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Soon, numbers and letters appear in random places around the dome, highlighting the areas where the code is generating bits of virtual reality over the actual scene.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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