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Definition of highlighter

highlighter

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtər/
high · light · er
Plural:highlighters
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highlighter Lexical Profile

highlighter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A felt-tip pen filled with translucent, fluorescent ink used to mark and emphasize important passages of printed text without obscuring the words.

Example

"She used a yellow highlighter to mark the key definitions in her biology textbook before the exam."

2

A light-reflecting cosmetic product, available in powder, liquid, or cream form, applied to the cheekbones, brow bone, and bridge of the nose to create a luminous glow and accentuate facial features.

Example

"The makeup artist brushed a subtle golden highlighter across the model's cheekbones to catch the studio light."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Highlighter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/highlighter
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