- present participle of highlight.
highlighting
Example Sentences
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As diplomacy stalls between the decades-long foes, attacks in the Hormuz strait have continued, highlighting the continued risks to regional shipping.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
He had 30 shots on goal and made 30 key passes, highlighting his routes to points.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Artificial-intelligence startup Lovable has raised fresh funds at a $13.3 billion valuation, highlighting investor enthusiasm for vibe-coding tools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
At first glance, this news might sound encouraging after years of headlines highlighting the reverse trend, that life expectancy was falling.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
The selective highlighting endows the lifesize figure of David and the gruesome head with a startling presence.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
