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

“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

Even since the start of May, while Microsoft advanced on an absolute basis, it failed to keep pace with rival software names on a relative basis, highlighting ongoing leadership concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

But while the previous movies in the series have remained largely in the toy world, the fifth film is the first to grapple with the issue of technology, highlighting both its benefits and risks.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Hamilton was a musical celebration of America’s history and diversity, recasting our understanding of the roles minorities play in our national story, highlighting the importance of women who’d long been overshadowed by powerful men.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama