Synonyms for

Highlighted

Verb / ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd / Another word for highlighted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To emphasize or draw attention to something.

Synonyms & similar words

background highlight playdown foreground playup spotlight emphasized underlined spotlighted featured showcased accented foregrounded stressed marked identified flagged

Synonyms by register

Formal

emphasized accentuated featured prominent

Informal

spotlighted called out pointed out made a big deal of

Literary

illuminated emblazoned radiant

Antonyms

dimmed obscured unnoticed unmarked unemphasized subdued shadowed

Common collocations

  • highlighted the importance
  • highlighted the need
  • highlighted the key points
  • highlighted the differences
  • highlighted the benefits
  • highlighted the risks
  • highlighted the findings

Word family

noun highlight
verb highlight
adjective highlighted

Usage note

As a past participle, 'highlighted' is often used to describe something that has been made more noticeable or important. It can be used both literally (e.g., a highlighted passage in a book) and figuratively (e.g., a highlighted achievement).

Example sentences

  1. She highlighted the important parts of the book with a yellow marker.
  2. The sun highlighted the beautiful colors of the flowers.
  3. The teacher highlighted the mistakes on the student's paper.
  4. The news highlighted the dangers of the storm.
  5. The company highlighted their new product in the advertisement.

Quotes

  • The good news needs highlighting.
  • The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles.
  • We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.

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