highlighting
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Also seen as: highlightings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The visual emphasis of text by means of a highlight.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An area of the skin or hair containing highlights.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Causing emphasis, drawing attention; revealing.
Adjective
Examples
Uplights have a more highlighting effect.
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).
Common questions
What does “highlighting” mean?
The visual emphasis of text by means of a highlight.
Is “highlighting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.