Highlighted Meaning in English
word · lemma: highlight
Definition
Marked with color, bold, or emphasis to draw attention, or made especially noticeable and important.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, digital, and business contexts. Often refers to text marked with a marker, bold, or background color, or to something given special attention. Collocations: 'highlighted section,' 'highlighted text,' 'highlighted point.' Not the same as 'underlined.'
Example Sentences
The report highlighted several key problems that need fixing.
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She highlighted her favorite passage in the book.
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The teacher highlighted the important words in yellow.
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The highlighted section shows the answer.
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His achievements were really highlighted during the award ceremony.
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Only the highlighted fields are required on this form.
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