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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But progress is slow, highlighting the difficulty of unraveling a dependency that has persisted for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“The question is whether it’s commercially viable and/or attractive compared to terrestrial compute,” he added, highlighting that hardware maintenance and launch costs could pose challenges.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
The equity raise unnerved investors, suggesting a less favorable market for AI financing or highlighting the massive AI buildout.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Mr. Rock was highlighting the correlation between unemployment and crime, but public safety isn’t the only concern raised by a large population of idle young males.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Ms. Rochambeau glances down at the highlighting on Matt’s sheet.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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