1. the most interesting, exciting, or important part of something
2. a bright area or spot of light on a surface, especially in art or photography

1. to mark or draw attention to something as being particularly important or interesting
2. to mark text with a bright color or marker to make it stand out

Examples

• The teacher used a yellow marker to highlight the key vocabulary words in the textbook.
• The report highlights the importance of regular exercise for good health.
• The concert's highlight was the final performance by the lead singer.
• The artist added highlights to the painting to create depth and dimension.
• The news segment highlighted recent achievements in medical research.
• Meeting my favorite author was the highlight of the book festival for me.