- present participle of highlight.
highlighting
Example Sentences
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Trump responded to the broader conversation about age and fitness by highlighting his own health.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2026
Fleet praised the report highlighting the difference made to improving responses across different sectors.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
A mariachi played, highlighting the loss of gigs for local musicians, with backyard parties on hold amid the stench that still hangs over the area.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
While the headline monthly market share figures of 7.5% and 7.6% remain at the very low end of the company’s 10-year U.S. performance, highlighting continued weakness, the model-by-model detail highlights further difficulty, the bank adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
I find the trees especially striking, the way the rising sunlight glints off the leaves, highlighting various shades of green in different places.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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