Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An important or interesting part of something that stands out.
Highlight
/ˈhaɪlaɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Can you highlight this text in yellow?The view from the mountain was the trip's highlight.
Etymology:
The word highlight originated in the 17th century from the Middle Low German hōgelicht and Old English hēahhlīhtan, which means to make bright.
Usage Statistics:
26 mentions per 1 million words 
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