high|light

high|light «HY _LYT», verb, -light|ed, -light|ing, noun.

–v.t.

1. to cast a bright light on.

2. to emphasize (parts, as of a painting or photograph) with lighting, the use of certain light colors, or other devices that give the effect of using bright light.

3. Figurative. to make prominent; focus on: »

Now I would like to highlight some of the main features of the past year (New Scientist).

–n.

1. an effect or representation of bright light.

2. a part, as of a painting or photograph, in which light is represented as falling with greatest intensity.

3. Figurative. the most prominent or interesting part, as of an event or scene: »

The highlights of the circus were the daredevil jumps and the dancing clowns.