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highlight

2 noun
     
Related topics: Painting and Drawing, Photography
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1 [countable] the most important, interesting, or enjoyable part of something such as a holiday, performance, or sports competition
highlight of
That weekend in Venice was definitely the highlight of our trip.
highlight from
At 11.30 we'll be showing highlights from the Third Round of the FA Cup.
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highlights

[plural]DCB areas of hair that have been made a lighter colour than the rest
3 [countable] technicalAVPTCP a light bright area on a painting or photograph
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