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In some senses, highlight is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
real, undoubted
The undoubted highlight of the concert was when the singer performed her most famous song.
personal
edited, recorded ~s (used to talk about sports broadcasts)
The sports channel will broadcast edited highlights from yesterday's championship game.
PHRASES
the highlight of the day, week, year, etc.
Winning the championship was definitely the highlight of my entire year.
ADV
clearly
The report clearly highlights why students struggle with math in primary school.
dramatically, graphically
The recent data graphically highlighted how much plastic pollution affects our oceans.
merely, only, simply
The report only highlighted the need for better training in our department.
VERB + HIGHLIGHT
serve to
The recent survey results have only served to highlight how much work remains to be done.