- present participle of highlight.
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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President Trump and other senior officials have touted the program heavily, highlighting downtown revitalization in Erie, Pa., and affordable housing in Charleston, S.C.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Ossoff and Talarico have both been smart about not just highlighting corruption, but also why it matters for voters.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Of the 10, four turned out to share the same donor: Audrey, her brother Peter, Sophie and Sophie's brother David - highlighting how real the risk of a shared donor had always been.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
It tells me what I have on tap for the next 24 hours and any pertinent future events, highlighting both items already on my calendar and things still stuck in my Gmail inbox.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 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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