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Synonyms
high·light (hī́līt́)

noun 

  1. An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
  2. An especially significant or interesting detail or event.

transitive verb: -light·ed, -light·ing, -lights. 

  1. To give a highlight to (the subject of a painting, for example).
    1. To make prominent; emphasize.
    2. To be a highlight of.
  3. To mark (important passages of text) with a usually fluorescent marker as a means of memory retention or for later reference.