What is another word for highlight?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪla͡ɪt] (IPA)

The term highlight can be substituted with a number of synonyms that accurately convey its meaning. Some alternatives to highlight might include emphasize, showcase, illuminate, spotlight, accentuate, feature, depict, outline, underline, punctuate, or embellish. Depending on the particular context or type of content, certain synonyms may be more appropriate than others. For example, the word feature might be most applicable for a magazine or website article outlining an individual's achievements, while outline could be more fitting for a classroom lecture covering the main points of a lesson. Whatever synonym is chosen, the goal is to effectively draw attention to or elevate a particular element or concept.

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What are the paraphrases for Highlight?

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What are the hypernyms for Highlight?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Highlight?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for highlight (as verbs)

What are the opposite words for highlight?

The word "highlight" refers to something that is emphasized or marked as important. Its antonyms are words that indicate the opposite, such as downplay, ignore, understate, and diminish. When we downplay or ignore something, we are indicating that it is not important or significant. Understating something means that we are giving it less emphasis or importance than it deserves. Diminishing something means that we are taking away from its worth or importance. All of these antonyms stand in contrast to highlighting something, which suggests that it is valuable and worthy of attention.

What are the antonyms for Highlight?

Usage examples for Highlight

Use the arrow keys to move the highlight.
"Debian GNU/Linux: Guide to Installation and Usage"
John Goerzen and Ossama Othman
Using the down-arrow key, highlight the free space entry in the partition list.
"Debian GNU/Linux: Guide to Installation and Usage"
John Goerzen and Ossama Othman
A description of the 4-H fair of 1976 reads much as the accounts of 40 years previous: highlight of the opening ceremonies on Thursday evening, August 5, will be a goat-milking contest....
"Frying Pan Farm"
Elizabeth Brown Pryor

Famous quotes with Highlight

  • I think to just single out a highlight of Elvis's career is pretty much impossible. As far as being a fan of his, a lifetime fan, there were just too many highlights.
    Jackie DeShannon
  • I couldn't have left my career as an actor on a better note than to have done a cameo in the Lost In Space movie. Doing this part is the highlight of my career. What a way to leave the profession!
    Mark Goddard
  • It was the highlight of my life being in the Mae West show, because I saw and did things I never had before.
    Joe Gold
  • I think I owe thanks to the people who have listened to me over the years, who tuned in on the radio. They have given me a warmth and loyalty that I've never been able to repay. The way they have reached out to me has certainly been the highlight of my life.
    Ernie Harwell
  • The highlight of my childhood was making my brother laugh so hard that food came out of his nose.
    Garrison Keillor

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