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

His comments underline Beijing's concerns that weak domestic consumption makes the country too reliant on exports for growth, as well as highlighting its ambitions to upgrade the country's manufacturing industries.

From BBC

The ugly primary has featured ads questioning Paxton’s personal wealth and highlighting infidelity claims cited in his continuing divorce process.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Milton Keynes-based period poverty charity Girl Pack has also expressed gratitude to World Vision UK for highlighting "one of the forgotten poverties".

From BBC

The RBA raised the official cash rate at the start of February, highlighting then that inflation was well above the 2% to 3% target band and that spare capacity in the economy was highly constrained.

From The Wall Street Journal

The drone evaded U.S. air defenses by flying slow and low, highlighting challenges against such threats.

From The Wall Street Journal