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

That video, along with other posts highlighting Bass’ support for her, still appears on Raman’s Instagram page, which now promotes her run for mayor.

From Los Angeles Times

Remarkably, more than 3,000 of these had never been documented there before, highlighting how much of the microbiome remains unexplored.

From Science Daily

Noem’s team quickly scheduled a series of press conferences on other matters, including an event highlighting airport security in Miami and an announcement about the border wall in Arizona.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sector has dropped 1.1% this year, highlighting concerns investors have had with tech after such a strong run.

From Barron's

The sector has dropped 1.1% this year, highlighting concerns investors have had with tech after such a strong run.

From Barron's