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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

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She has held onto power despite Maine’s blue tilt in large part by branding herself as an independent, and by highlighting her support for healthcare and abortion rights.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 21 for a show highlighting Latino talent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

While the headline monthly market share figures of 7.5% and 7.6% remain at the very low end of the company’s 10-year U.S. performance, highlighting continued weakness, the model-by-model detail highlights further difficulty, the bank adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

She also does a nice job of highlighting the extensive implications of this decision for our government.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

The theory was eventually called spermism, highlighting the central role of the sperm in determining all the features of a fetus.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee