highlighting
Americannoun
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a hair dyeing technique in which dye is applied to parts of the hair for a naturally lighter and contrasting appearance.
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a makeup application style in which a cosmetic powder or cream is applied to the face in places where light would naturally hit, as the cheeks, forehead, chin, and center of the nose, to create a glowing effect.
Etymology
Origin of highlighting
First recorded in 1955–60; highlight ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Remarkably, different viruses evolved separate proteins that all block MurJ in the same way, highlighting it as a promising new antibiotic target.
From Science Daily
Google searches for “Can’t sell house” have reached record levels, highlighting a predicament many homeowners have faced in recent years.
From MarketWatch
Perhaps highlighting how the theme of duality runs deep even within Requiem's team itself, Kawata says how despite this, the team have still brought "something new to the table" with their latest offering.
From BBC
The healthcare that patients get before and after a stroke depends largely on the insurance they have — highlighting the differences between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare, a new study has found.
From MarketWatch
A Substack post imagining an economy ravaged by artificial intelligence caused a stir on social media Monday, highlighting the depth of investors’ concerns about the technology.
From Barron's
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