Both Uses
highlight
in
Safe Haven
(Edited)
- When silver highlighted the world beyond the window, Katie and Jo stepped out onto the front porch. [In reference to leaves turning "from silver to black and to silver again as they shimmered in the evening breeze."]
p. 70.8 *highlighted = called attention to
- It was a sleepy little town, and she surmised that an event like this was probably the highlight of the year.
p. 307.7 *highlight = something that stands out
Definitions:
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(highlight as in: highlight the main findings) emphasize (call attention to something)
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(highlight as in: highlights of the year) something that stands out
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(highlight as in: highlights and shadows) noun: something that is lighter and draws attention -- such as an area of a painting
verb: making something lighter -- such as an area of a painting -
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(highlight as in: highlights in hair) noun: a strip of hair that is lighter
verb: making strips of hair lighter -
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(highlight as in: highlights with a yellow marker) to mark important text; or something that is marked to draw attention to it -- as with a felt-tip pen with a bright, transparent ink
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(highlight as in: highlights the text and deletes) select (on a computer screen)
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) The form highlighter, can also refer to a type of makeup that draws attention to parts of the face.