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HIGHLIGHTED Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word highlighted. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word highlighted. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HIGHLIGHTED

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emphasized
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• spoken with emphasis

illuminated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• provided with artificial light

intensified
verbv
adjective satellite

• made more intense

accentuated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to stress, single out as important

• put stress on; utter with an accent

brightened
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make more cheerful through the use of color

• become clear

spotlighted
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

underscored
verbv
noun

• a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

verb

• give extra weight to (a communication)

• draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to

set off
verb, nounv, n
verb

• put in motion or move to act

• depart for someplace

• direct attention to, as if by means of contrast

• cause to burst with a violent release of energy

• make up for

• set in motion or cause to begin

• provoke or stir up

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 HIGHLIGHTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for highlighted, 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 EMPHASIZED

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