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Meaning of highlighting
The primary meaning of the word "highlighting" is to draw attention to something or make it more noticeable.
Etymology of highlighting
The word "highlighting" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb "highlight", which is a combination of "high" and "light"
Initially, it referred to the use of light to create a bright spot or area, and later it took on a more figurative meaning of drawing attention to something
Synonyms
emphasizing
stressing
accentuating
underscoring
showcasing
featuring
spotlighting
illuminating
accenting
pointing
marking
noting
noticing
observing
commenting
annotating
footnoting
marginalizing
bracketing
italicizing
bolding
underlining
coloring
shading
distinguishing
differentiating
separating
isolating
extracting
pulling out
picking out
bringing out
standing out
drawing attention
calling attention
attracting attention
focusing attention
concentrating attention
directing attention
Definitions
- The act of drawing attention to something or making it more noticeable
- The use of bright colors or lighting to make something stand out
- A section or part of something that is particularly interesting or enjoyable
Usage Examples
- The teacher spent the entire lesson highlighting the importance of proper punctuation
- The new software features a highlighting tool that allows users to draw attention to specific parts of a document
- The city's tourist board is highlighting the local art scene in its new marketing campaign
Antonyms
downplaying
minimizing
ignoring
overlooking
neglecting
disregarding
dismissing
belittling
trivializing
understating
concealing
hiding
covering
obscuring
overshadowing
eclipsing
diminishing
reducing
lessening
weakening
softening
muting
muffling
silencing
suppressing