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to highlight
01
to make parts of the hair a shade lighter than the rest using chemical substances
Transitive: to highlight hair
Examples
She decided to highlight her dark brown hair with caramel-colored streaks for a subtle sun-kissed look.
The stylist used foils to highlight sections of her hair with blonde tones.
02
to draw special attention to something or to emphasize its importance
Transitive: to highlight sth
Examples
The manager highlighted the achievements of the team members during the quarterly meeting.
The teacher highlighted the importance of studying for the upcoming exam by providing helpful study tips.
03
to bring attention to something by making it more visible or important
Transitive: to highlight a visual element
Examples
The artist used vibrant colors to highlight the focal point of the painting.
In the presentation, the speaker used bold text to highlight key points.
Highlight
01
a bright or lighter color applied to sections of the hair, typically through bleaching or dyeing, to create contrast or add dimension to the hairstyle
Examples
She added blonde highlights to her hair to brighten up her look.
The stylist applied subtle highlights to give her hair a sun-kissed effect.
02
the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something
Examples
The highlight of the trip was watching the sunrise over the mountains.
Her performance was the highlight of the evening.
2.1
a feature on social media platforms that allows users to showcase or emphasize specific content by making it more prominent or visible
Examples
She added her vacation photos to her Instagram highlight to keep them visible for her followers.
The artist created a highlight on her profile to showcase her best work.
03
a bright or emphasized area in an image or picture that draws attention
Examples
The artist added highlights to the portrait to create depth.
The sunlight created natural highlights on the leaves.
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