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

Silva's critiques were met with strong reactions from his fellow Chavismo members, who considered them inappropriate, highlighting the internal fractures within the party.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

And people shouldn’t bash him for highlighting a California culinary institution that’s one of the better legacy fast food chains out there, even though the Barstow Taco is, well, whatever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Treating old stem cells with the lysosomal inhibitor increased their blood-forming ability in living animals by more than eightfold, highlighting the powerful regenerative effects of correcting lysosomal dysfunction.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

“However, oil prices remain highly sensitive to noise around Iran, highlighting the significance of the ongoing supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The selective highlighting endows the lifesize figure of David and the gruesome head with a startling presence.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson