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highlights

The correct spelling is highlights.

How to pronounce highlights

noun

Say it like: Hil-its

The correct spelling is highlights. An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated. For example: "Meeting my future wife was the highlight of my trip to Spain."

Usage Examples

Meeting my future wife was the highlight of my trip to Spain.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
  2. 2.An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
  3. 3.A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest.

verb

  1. 1.To make prominent; emphasize.
  2. 2.To be a highlight of.
  3. 3.To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference.
  4. 4.To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest.
  5. 5.To seek the attention of (a user) on IRC by mentioning their name in a message, causing that message to appear highlighted on their screen.

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