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

Along with goalkeeper Ben Wilson, the trio have been motivating presences in the dressing room and on the touchline, highlighting the squad strength and Lampard's people management skills.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In highlighting the plasticity of bacterial domains, the study advances fundamental knowledge of how gene transfer occurs between bacterial cells and offers an important clue to understanding how AMR occurs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

While CoreWeave has received criticism for its debt load, the company has pushed back against concerns of unsustainable financing by highlighting the demand-driven nature of its borrowing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

A New York Fed survey found 39% of workers used AI tools on the job in the past year, highlighting varying adoption rates.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

His hand was solid as a rock, and his dark Cealdish complexion was tanned even darker than usual, highlighting a few pale scars that ran over his knuckles and up his arms.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss