NYT Dictionary

HIGHLIGHTING

/hˈaɪlˌaɪtɪŋ/

VerbNounAdjectiveHIGH-light-inghigh-light-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of highlight

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

highlightforegroundspotlight

Antonyms

background

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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