- present participle of highlight.
highlighting
Example Sentences
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Six different codons encode arginine, highlighting its broad importance in protein production.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Turkish-flagged boats carrying tourists are a constant presence along the waterfront, arriving and departing throughout the day, highlighting the steady flow of Turkish visitors to the Greek island.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The answer is likely no for many members of Gen Z, according to a new survey highlighting the financial barriers for Americans under age 30.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
With 215 golds up for grabs at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, highlighting just five medal hopefuls is no easy feat.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
It was half open, light falling in a clear path to Moss’s bed, highlighting his unconscious face in late-night gold.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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