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highlight

Transitive VerbNoun
pl: highlightspast: highlightedpp: highlighteding: highlighting

This term evokes the image of a spotlight or a bright marker, shifting focus from a general background to a specific point of interest. When used as a verb, it suggests an intentional act of elevation, whether through physical ink or rhetorical emphasis, to ensure a detail is not overlooked. As a noun, it describes the peak of an experience or a literal point of light. In the context of hair or art, it refers to the strategic use of brightness to create contrast and depth, moving from a flat appearance to a three-dimensional or textured effect.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To draw special attention to a particular piece of information or a specific detail to make it more prominent.

"The report highlights the need for urgent climate action."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To mark a word or passage of text with a bright-colored ink or a digital tool to make it stand out.

"She highlighted the key terms in the textbook for her exam."

Noun

The most outstanding or memorable part of an event, period of time, or experience.

"The trip to the Grand Canyon was the highlight of their summer vacation."

Noun

A bright area of light in a painting, photograph, or on a surface that creates a sense of three-dimensionality.

"The artist added a small white highlight to the eye to make it look realistic."

Noun

A technique of coloring small sections of hair a lighter shade than the natural color.

"She went to the salon to get some blonde highlights for the wedding."

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