highlighter
noun
high·light·er
ˈhī-ˌlī-tər 
plural highlighters
1
: a cosmetic for making facial features (such as the cheekbones) appear lighter or brighter
To enhance her natural beauty, the former model's complexion is glowing with a light, iridescent highlighter on her cheeks and a clear, glittery gloss on her lips.—
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: a pen with a broad felt tip and brightly colored transparent ink for marking selected passages in a text
At least 100 publications, from newspapers to scientific journals, come into the building daily, and the editors' scissors and highlighters are never idle.—Keith Henderson
Keith HendersonExamples of highlighter in a Sentence
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This superstar stick also comes in three other shades to match your skin tone as well as a variety of blushes and highlighters to complete your look.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
For her base, makeup artist Etienne Ortega used Charlotte Tilbury skincare and makeup, including the brand’s Beautiful Skin Foundation and Beauty Light Want highlighter in Spotlight.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 May 2024
As a bonus, some of these formulas leave dewy finishes that rival our favorite highlighters and skin tints.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
With the sheer veiled glow trending in beauty, the highlighter is the ideal complement to a second-skin makeup look.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
This 2-in-1 product also replaces your usual highlighter, but feel free to layer on your favorite for a dramatic glow.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Apr. 2024
Di Meo refers to this as the ultimate highlighter for an instant glasslike glow.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 Makeup Deals Nail your everyday look with Laura Gellar's neutral palette, which features six moody eye shadows, a versatile highlighter, and marbled formulas of blush and bronzer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Creamy and liquid highlighters like Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Beauty Light Wand in Spotlight and Vieve's Nova Glow Liquid Light will also add that ethereal radiance, while delicate powder highlighter's like MAC's Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle can create a soft-focus sheen.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
For her base, makeup artist Etienne Ortega used Charlotte Tilbury skincare and makeup, including the brand’s Beautiful Skin Foundation and Beauty Light Want highlighter in Spotlight.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 May 2024
As a bonus, some of these formulas leave dewy finishes that rival our favorite highlighters and skin tints.
—Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
With the sheer veiled glow trending in beauty, the highlighter is the ideal complement to a second-skin makeup look.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
This 2-in-1 product also replaces your usual highlighter, but feel free to layer on your favorite for a dramatic glow.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Apr. 2024
Di Meo refers to this as the ultimate highlighter for an instant glasslike glow.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024 Makeup Deals Nail your everyday look with Laura Gellar's neutral palette, which features six moody eye shadows, a versatile highlighter, and marbled formulas of blush and bronzer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024
Creamy and liquid highlighters like Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Beauty Light Wand in Spotlight and Vieve's Nova Glow Liquid Light will also add that ethereal radiance, while delicate powder highlighter's like MAC's Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft & Gentle can create a soft-focus sheen.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Highlighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highlighter. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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