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

Hundreds of previously unknown species were found living nearly 4,000 meters below the ocean's surface, highlighting just how little is known about these remote environments.

From Science Daily

Overall, the findings point to IC7Fc as a flexible therapy that may address multiple health risks, while also highlighting the need for further testing in humans.

From Science Daily

Starmer met top Chinese leaders, including Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Thursday, with both sides highlighting the need for closer ties.

From Barron's

Environmental groups Thursday raised the alarm after finding toxic "pesticide cocktails" in apples sold across Europe, in a new study highlighting widespread contamination.

From Barron's

He adds that the same dynamic is playing out globally as countries boost defense investment, highlighting existing relationships with defense ministries in Germany, the U.K., and NATO, all of which are already clients.

From The Wall Street Journal