Highlights — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈhī-ˌlīt/ high·light

Meaning & Definition of Highlights

Highlights (noun)

  1. something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
  2. a summary of the most significant or interesting parts of something (such as a completed sporting event) presented typically on a television broadcast —usually plural
  3. a spot or area that is lighter than surrounding spots or areas

Highlights (verb)

  1. to throw a strong light on
  2. to center attention on, emphasize, stress
  3. to constitute a significant or especially interesting part of, to constitute a highlight of

Highlights (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

    "according to the TV schedule, this week's Astronomy Today highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell"

    similar: accents, accentuates, emphasizes, features, foregrounds, illuminates, plays up, points (up), presses, punctuates, stresses, bears down on, makes much of
    related: focuses, identifies, pinpoints, spotlights, advertises, boosts, plugs, promotes, publicizes, overplays
    opposite: de-emphasizes, plays down
    near: tones (down), underemphasizes, understates, belittles, discounts, disparages, minimizes

Highlights (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in breaks, clinchers

    similar: breaks, cappers, clinchers, crushers, toppers, climacterics, climaxes, corners, landmarks, mileposts, milestones, turning points, watersheds, conversions, metamorphoses, transfigurations, transformations, turnabouts, turnarounds, boiling points, breaking points, clutches, conjunctures, crises, crossroads, crunches, crunch times, Dunkirks, emergencies, exigencies, extremities, flash points, heads, junctures, zero hours

  2. as in features, attractions

    similar: attractions, features, pièces de résistance, showpieces, distinctions, excellences, merits, values, virtues, boasts, credits, crown jewels, glories, honors, jewels, prides, treasures, trophies
    opposite: disgraces, dishonors, blemishes, blots, defects, shames, slurs, smirches, smudges, stains, stigmas, eyesores, frights, horrors, messes

Related Entry: Highlight (verb)

Highlight is a different word from Highlights. The synonyms below are for highlight, not for highlights.

  1. to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

    "according to the TV schedule, this week's Astronomy Today highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell"

    similar: accent, accentuate, emphasize, feature, foreground, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress, bear down on, make much of
    related: focus, identify, pinpoint, spotlight, advertise, boost, plug, promote, publicize, overplay
    opposite: de-emphasize, play down
    near: tone (down), underemphasize, understate, belittle, discount, disparage, minimize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Highlights

The most common words with a similar meaning to Highlights:

accents, accentuates, emphasizes, features, foregrounds, illuminates, plays up, points (up), presses, punctuates, stresses, bears down on, makes much of, breaks, cappers, clinchers, crushers, toppers, climacterics, climaxes, corners, landmarks, mileposts, milestones, turning points, watersheds, conversions, metamorphoses, transfigurations, transformations, turnabouts, turnarounds, boiling points, breaking points, clutches, conjunctures, crises, crossroads, crunches, crunch times

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Highlights

Words with the opposite meaning of Highlights:

de-emphasizes, plays down, disgraces, dishonors, blemishes, blots, defects, shames, slurs, smirches, smudges, stains, stigmas, eyesores, frights, horrors, messes

Related Words for Highlights

focuses, identifies, pinpoints, spotlights, advertises, boosts, plugs, promotes, publicizes, overplays

Near Antonyms of Highlights

tones (down), underemphasizes, understates, belittles, discounts, disparages, minimizes

Word Forms of Highlights

Inflections: highlighted, highlighting

Origin & Etymology of Highlights

First known use: 1658

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlights

What does "Highlights" mean?

"Highlights" means something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Highlights"?

Other words for "Highlights" include accents, accentuates, emphasizes, features, foregrounds, illuminates, plays up and points (up). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Highlights" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Highlights"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Highlights". Common alternatives include accents, accentuates, emphasizes, features, foregrounds, illuminates, plays up, points (up), presses and punctuates.

What is the opposite of "Highlights"?

Antonyms of "Highlights" include de-emphasizes, plays down, disgraces, dishonors, blemishes, blots, defects and shames. Near antonyms include tones (down), underemphasizes, understates and belittles.

How do you use "Highlights" in a sentence?

Examples of "Highlights" in a sentence: "according to the TV schedule, this week's Astronomy Today highlights the accomplishments of Maria Mitchell".

Is "Highlights" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Highlights" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Highlights"?

"Highlights" is pronounced /ˈhī-ˌlīt/ and divided into syllables as high·light.

What is the origin of the word "Highlights"?

First known use: 1658.