Synonyms for

Highlighting

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

Definition

Highlighting means to emphasize or draw attention to something important.

Synonyms & similar words

background highlight playdown foreground playup spotlight emphasizing underscoring accentuating spotlighting showcasing featuring stressing foregrounding promoting advertizing publicizing displaying illustrating demonstrating clarifying explaining

Synonyms by register

Formal

emphasizing accentuating underscoring featuring

Informal

spotlighting drawing attention to making a fuss over

Literary

illuminating adumbrating

Antonyms

obscuring dimming downplaying minimizing concealing shadowing

Common collocations

  • highlighting the importance
  • highlighting the need
  • highlighting the benefits
  • highlighting the challenges
  • highlighting the key features
  • highlighting the differences
  • highlighting the results

Word family

noun highlight
verb highlight
adjective highlighted

Usage note

While 'highlighting' is commonly used in both spoken and written English, be mindful of its overuse in formal writing. Consider more precise verbs when appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. I am highlighting the important parts of my drawing.
  2. The teacher is highlighting the key points of the lesson.
  3. The news anchor is highlighting the main stories of the day.
  4. The artist is highlighting the colors in the painting.
  5. The author is highlighting the theme of the book.

Quotes

  • The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. - Unknown
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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