Synonyms of the word highlight


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highlight

  • n. An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
  • n. An especially significant or interesting detail or event.
  • n. (cosmetics) A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest.
  • v. (transitive) To make prominent; emphasize.
  • v. (transitive) To be a highlight of.
  • v. (transitive) To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor,…
  • v. (transitive) To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest.
  • v. (transitive, Internet) To seek the attention of (a user) on IRC by mentioning their name in a message,…

detail

  • n. (countable) Something small enough to escape casual notice.
  • n. (uncountable) A profusion of details.
  • n. Something considered trivial enough to ignore.
  • n. (countable) A person's name, address and other personal information.
  • n. (military) A temporary unit or assignment.
  • n. A part distinct from the whole.
  • n. A narrative which relates minute points; an account which dwells on particulars.
  • v. (transitive) to explain in detail.
  • v. (transitive) (US (?)) to clean carefully (particularly a car) ([ˈdi(ː)teɪɫ]).
  • v. (transitive, military) to assign to a particular task.

foreground

  • n. The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.
  • n. The subject of an image, often depicted at the bottom in a two-dimensional work.
  • n. (computing) the application the user is currently interacting with; the application window that appears…
  • v. To place in the foreground (physically or metaphorically).

highlighting

  • v. present participle of highlight.
  • n. Emphasis of text.
  • n. An area of the skin or hair containing highlights.
  • adj. Causing emphasis, drawing attention; revealing.

item

  • n. A distinct physical object.
  • n. (by extension, video games) An object that can be picked up for later use.
  • n. A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.
  • n. (psychometrics) A question on a test, which may include its answers.
  • n. A matter for discussion in an agenda.
  • n. (informal) Two people who are having a relationship with each other.
  • n. A short article in a newspaper.
  • n. (obsolete) A hint; an innuendo.

light

  • n. (physics, uncountable) Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation…
  • n. A source of illumination.
  • n. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
  • n. (in the plural, now rare) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
  • n. A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
  • n. (painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those…
  • n. A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
  • n. A flame or something used to create fire.
  • n. A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
  • n. A window, or space for a window in architecture.
  • n. The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
  • n. (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
  • n. Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
  • n. The power of perception by vision.
  • n. The brightness of the eye or eyes.
  • n. A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler…
  • v. (transitive) To start (a fire).
  • v. (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning; to kindle.
  • v. (transitive) To illuminate.
  • v. (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
  • v. To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
  • adj. Having light.
  • adj. Pale in colour.
  • adj. (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
  • adj. Of low weight; not heavy.
  • adj. Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads.
  • adj. Gentle; having little force or momentum.
  • adj. Easy to endure or perform.
  • adj. Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
  • adj. Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
  • adj. (rail transport, of a locomotive, usually with "run") travelling with no carriages, wagons attached.
  • adj. (obsolete) Unchaste, wanton.
  • adj. Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
  • adj. Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
  • adj. (dated) Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.
  • adj. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
  • adj. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
  • adj. Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished.
  • adj. Easily interrupted by stimulation.
  • adv. Carrying little.
  • n. (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
  • v. (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter.
  • v. To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
  • v. To find by chance.
  • v. To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice.
  • v. (archaic) To alight; to land or come down.

lightness

  • n. (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated.
  • n. (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour.
  • n. (countable) The product of being illuminated.
  • n. The state of having little weight, or little force.
  • n. Agility of movement.
  • n. Freedom from worry.
  • n. Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.

particular

  • adj. (obsolete) Pertaining only to a part of something; partial.
  • adj. Specific; discrete; concrete.
  • adj. Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.
  • adj. (obsolete) Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.
  • adj. Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions).
  • adj. (comparable) Of a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; precise; fastidious.
  • adj. Concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; circumstantial; precise.
  • adj. (law) Containing a part only; limited.
  • adj. (law) Holding a particular estate.
  • adj. (logic) Forming a part of a genus; relatively limited in extension; affirmed or denied of a part of a…
  • n. A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.
  • n. (obsolete) A person's own individual case.
  • n. (now philosophy, chiefly in plural) A particular case; an individual thing as opposed to a whole class…

spotlight

  • n. A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention…
  • n. The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
  • n. The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
  • v. (transitive) To illuminate with a spotlight.
  • v. (transitive, figuratively) To draw attention to.

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