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• present participle of highlight.

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

Highlighting software engineers, accountants and advertising professionals as some of those most at risk of disruption, the investment bank’s analysts flag a potential risk for major banks’ credit quality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Highlighting the involvement of prominent writers, artists and architects, British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan has insisted the ball will stand apart from New York's Met Gala.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

Highlighting recent success stories from the north-east – including Brit Award winner Jade and last year's Mercury Prize recipients English Teacher – Twist says the music industry is making a "big push" to decentralise.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Highlighting the “true creators of heavy metal,” the one-day fest will also feature performances by Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Gojira, Halestorm, Lamb of God and other rock groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

Highlighting the creases of his jacket, the collar of his shirt.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern