highlight

/ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.
An especially significant or interesting detail or event or period of time.
A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest.
To make prominent; emphasize.
To be a highlight of.
To mark (important passages of text), e.g. with a fluorescent marker pen or in a wordprocessor, as a means of memory retention or for later reference.
To dye (part of the hair) a different color than the rest.
To seek the attention of (a user) on IRC by mentioning their name in a message, causing that message to appear highlighted on their screen.

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