How to Use "Highlight" with Example Sentences

highlight (n): best part of something

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Used with adjectives:

"That was the obvious highlight of her day."
(obvious)

"That meeting was a personal highlight for him."
(personal)

"Meeting the president was the major highlight of the trip."
(major, main, real, definite)

"He likes watching football highlights."
(football, sports, video)

"His career highlight was winning the World Series."
(career)

highlight (v): to point out; to emphasize; to give attention to something

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Used with adverbs:

"The study clearly highlights the need for changes."
(clearly, specifically, simply, particularly)

"We have repeatedly highlighted the problems."
(repeatedly, continuously)

"They recently highlighted their accomplishments."
(recently)

Used with nouns:

"This article highlights the need for new testing policies."
(article, report, study, survey, example)

"The exhibit highlights modern artists."
(exhibit)

"They are trying to highlight the benefits of the new program."
(benefits, importance)

"He highlighted the danger of doing nothing."
(danger)

"They highlighted the differences between the two groups."
(differences, contrasts)

"His statement highlighted the need for planning."
(need)

"He highlighted the flaws in our proposal."
(flaws, limitations, issues, weaknesses, shortcomings, problems)