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highlighters

 

[ ˈhaɪˌlaɪ.tər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

stationery

Highlighters are pens with a translucent ink that is brightly colored, used to mark important sections of text.

Synonyms

fluorescent pen, highlighting pen, marker

Examples of usage

  • She used highlighters to mark the key points in her notes.
  • I need a yellow highlighter to highlight the important dates in my planner.
Context #2 | Noun

art

Highlighters can also refer to brushes or tools used by artists to add bright accents or highlights to their artwork.

Synonyms

accent tool, brush, highlighting tool

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a fine-tipped highlighter to add details to the painting.
  • She used a highlighter to create a shimmering effect on the canvas.
Context #3 | Noun

makeup

In the makeup industry, highlighters are products used to add glow and shimmer to specific areas of the face, like cheekbones.

Synonyms

glow enhancer, illuminator, shimmer product

Examples of usage

  • She applied a highlighter to her cheeks to create a radiant look.
  • The makeup artist used a liquid highlighter to enhance the model's features.

Translations

Translations of the word "highlighters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marcadores

🇮🇳 हाइलाइटर्स

🇩🇪 Textmarker

🇮🇩 penanda

🇺🇦 маркери

🇵🇱 zakreślacze

🇯🇵 ハイライター

🇫🇷 surligneurs

🇪🇸 resaltadores

🇹🇷 vurgulayıcılar

🇰🇷 형광펜

🇸🇦 أقلام التمييز

🇨🇿 zvýrazňovače

🇸🇰 zvýrazňovače

🇨🇳 荧光笔

🇸🇮 označevalci

🇮🇸 litur

🇰🇿 маркерлер

🇬🇪 მარკერები

🇦🇿 işarələyicilər

🇲🇽 resaltadores

Etymology

The word 'highlighter' originated from the verb 'highlight', meaning to emphasize or draw attention to something. The use of highlighter pens in studying and organizing information became popular in the late 20th century, providing a colorful and effective way to mark important sections of text. Over time, the term expanded to include tools used in art and makeup for adding bright accents. Today, highlighters are versatile tools used in various fields for enhancing and emphasizing specific elements.

See also: highlighted, highlighter, highlighting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,325, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.