English · Word Candidate

highlight

/ˈhaɪlaɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: highlighting · highlighted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khu vực hoặc điểm được chiếu sáng mạnh

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Noun

Examples

The image blurred into the highlight, like something familiar seen beneath disturbed though clear water; he looked at the familiar image with a kind of quiet horror and despair, at a face suddenly older in sin than he would ever be, a face more blurred than sweet, at eyes more secret than soft.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chi tiết hoặc sự kiện quan trọng

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Noun

Examples

Meeting my future wife was the highlight of my trip to Spain.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make prominent; emphasize.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho nổi bật

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Verb

Examples

The Guardian has spoken to dozens of Europeans who have left, or are planning to leave. Their stories highlight surprising new migration routes – from Lisbon to Luanda, Dublin to Perth, Barcelona to Buenos Aires – as well as more traditional migration patterns.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be a highlight of.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là điểm nhấn của

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “highlight” mean?

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

Is “highlight” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.