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highlight
noun
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Divide highlight into syllables:

high · light

How to pronounce highlight:

Definition of highlight:

highlight (noun):
something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest

Synonyms for highlight:

emphasizeflagstressaccentuateaccentfeatureunderlineilluminateidentifyfocus
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Antonyms for highlight:

nadirdisappointmentdownfallanticlimaxwashout

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