noun The most memorable or exciting part of an event, experience, or period.
- The fireworks display was the highlight of the whole festival.
- For many tourists, the boat trip is the highlight of the week.
- Meeting the author in person was the highlight of the trip.
noun A bright area in a picture, photo, or painting where light falls most strongly.
- The painter added a white highlight to make the glass look shiny.
- Soft evening light created gentle highlights on the surface of the lake.
- The photographer adjusted the exposure to soften the highlights on her face.
noun A strand of hair dyed a lighter color than the rest.
- My hairdresser suggested caramel highlights to brighten my brown hair.
- He asked for subtle highlights around his fringe before the wedding.
- She added blonde highlights before the summer.
verb To draw special attention to something.
- The teacher used her speech to highlight the importance of reading every day.
- The report highlights several safety concerns.
- He highlighted the key phrases in yellow marker.
