[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":158},["ShallowReactive",2],{"w-highlight":3},{"word":4,"pos":5,"definition":6,"senses":7,"antonyms":85,"tip":92,"faq":93,"ipa":109,"simple":110,"more":111,"phrases":141},"highlight","noun, verb","the most important or striking part of something, or to make something stand out.",[8,50],{"label":9,"pos":10,"gloss":11,"synonyms":12},"verb sense","verb","to make something stand out or seem more important",[13,23,28,33,39,44],{"w":14,"intensity":15,"formality":16,"contexts":17,"nuance":21,"example":22},"emphasize",3,4,[18,19,20],"academic","business","creative","neutral, broad term for giving special importance","The report emphasizes the need for further testing.",{"w":24,"intensity":15,"formality":16,"contexts":25,"nuance":26,"example":27},"underscore",[18,19,20],"formal; suggests reinforcing an important point","The data underscore the urgency of the issue.",{"w":29,"intensity":15,"formality":16,"contexts":30,"nuance":31,"example":32},"accentuate",[19,20],"often used for visual or stylistic emphasis","The dark trim accentuates the room’s height.",{"w":34,"intensity":15,"formality":15,"contexts":35,"nuance":37,"example":38},"stress",[18,19,36],"casual","plain, direct, and slightly forceful","The CEO stressed the importance of customer trust.",{"w":40,"intensity":16,"formality":15,"contexts":41,"nuance":42,"example":43},"spotlight",[19,20,36],"stronger sense of drawing attention to one thing","The article spotlights local artists who are redefining the scene.",{"w":45,"intensity":46,"formality":15,"contexts":47,"nuance":48,"example":49},"feature",2,[19,18,20],"more neutral; presents something as a notable element","The museum guide features several recently acquired works.",{"label":51,"pos":10,"gloss":52,"synonyms":53},"mark for attention","to mark or make visible with bright color",[54,60,65,70,75,80],{"w":55,"intensity":56,"formality":15,"contexts":57,"nuance":58,"example":59},"mark",1,[18,19,36],"broad and less specific about using bright color","Please mark the sections you want to discuss.",{"w":61,"intensity":56,"formality":16,"contexts":62,"nuance":63,"example":64},"indicate",[18,19],"formal; can be used for pointing out visually or verbally","The arrows indicate the safest route through the building.",{"w":66,"intensity":46,"formality":15,"contexts":67,"nuance":68,"example":69},"outline",[18,19,20],"shows the edges or shape more clearly","She outlined the key terms in yellow.",{"w":71,"intensity":46,"formality":15,"contexts":72,"nuance":73,"example":74},"underline",[18,19,36],"can mean literal marking or figurative emphasis","The instructor underlined the deadline in red.",{"w":76,"intensity":46,"formality":15,"contexts":77,"nuance":78,"example":79},"shade",[18,20,19],"suggests applying color more broadly or subtly","He shaded the map to show the affected area.",{"w":81,"intensity":46,"formality":46,"contexts":82,"nuance":83,"example":84},"pick out",[36,20,19],"informal; often means to make details stand out","The designer picked out the windows with a bright frame.",[86,87,88,89,90,91],"downplay","minimize","obscure","hide","conceal","marginalize","Choose highlight when you mean the most important or memorable part, or the act of making something stand out. Use more specific alternatives when you want a different register: stress and emphasize are general, underscore is more formal, and showstopper is more vivid and expressive.",[94,97,100,103,106],{"q":95,"a":96},"What is the most formal or academic alternative to highlight?","Underscore is often the most formal neutral choice when you mean to emphasize a point. In academic and business writing, it usually sounds more precise than highlight or stress.",{"q":98,"a":99},"What is a stronger or milder alternative to highlight?","Spotlight is a stronger alternative when you want a clearer sense of drawing attention to one thing. For a milder, more neutral choice, emphasize or stress is usually better.",{"q":101,"a":102},"When should I use highlight as a noun versus a verb?","Use the noun for the best or most memorable part: “The highlight of the event was the speech.” Use the verb when something is being made more noticeable: “The editor highlighted the key statistics.”",{"q":104,"a":105},"What is another word for highlight when it means \"make something stand out\"?","Common alternatives include \"draw attention to,\" \"feature,\" and \"set off.\" If you want a more direct verb, \"emphasize\" or \"spotlight\" can work well in many contexts.",{"q":107,"a":108},"What is a stronger or more formal word than highlight?","For a stronger or more formal choice, you can use \"emphasize,\" \"underscore,\" or \"accentuate.\" In writing, \"bring into focus\" and \"give prominence to\" are also natural options.","\u002Fˈhaɪ.laɪt\u002F","to make something stand out so people notice it",[112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140],"call attention to","draw attention to","bring attention to","make stand out","set off","single out","bring into focus","focus on","center attention on","give prominence to","make prominent","give visibility to","bring to notice","point up","feature prominently","make conspicuous","distinguish","render conspicuous","advertise","showcase","foreground","foregrounding","bring to the fore","call out","flag","spot","shine a light on","make clear","bring out",[142,148,153],{"phrase":143,"use":144},"really important",[145,146,147],"important","key","major",{"phrase":149,"use":150},"very important",[145,151,152],"crucial","vital",{"phrase":154,"use":155},"so important",[145,156,157],"essential","critical",1790888852207]