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HIGHLIGHT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word highlight. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word highlight. (close relations)
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highlightshighlighted

Best Alternative Words for HIGHLIGHT

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foreground
nounn
noun

• the part of a scene that is near the viewer

• (computer science) a window for an active application

verb

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

highlighting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an area of lightness in a picture

spotlight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a focus of public attention

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

verb

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

• illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

high spot
nounn
noun

• the most interesting or memorable part

play up
verbv
verb

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

• ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior

Best Hypernyms For HIGHLIGHT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for highlight, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
detail item light lightness particular
Phrases (2)
bring outset off

Alternatives for FOREGROUND

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