[high.light] n (ca. 1889) 1: the lightest spot or area (as in a painting): any of several spots in a modeled drawing or painting that receives the greatest amount of illumination
2: something (as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
[2]highlight vt -light.ed ; -light.ing (1927) 1: to throw a strong light on
2. a: to center attention on b: to constitute a highlight of