n. & v.
--n.
1. (in a painting etc.) a light area, or one seeming to reflect light.
2 a moment or detail of vivid interest; an outstanding feature.
3 (usu. in pl.) a bright tint in the hair produced by bleaching.
--v.tr.
1. a bring into prominence; draw attention to. b mark with a highlighter.
2 create highlights in (the hair).