be highlighted

[/bi ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd/]
verb phrase
ser destacado; ser realçado; ser ressaltado
1. To be marked, emphasized, or made prominent or noticeable, especially in text, graphics, or discourse
The important points in the document were highlighted with a yellow marker.
Os pontos importantes do documento foram destacados com um marcador amarelo.
2. To be brought into special attention or prominence; to be featured as significant
Her achievements were highlighted during the awards ceremony.
Suas conquistas foram ressaltadas durante a cerimônia de premiação.
3. In digital contexts, to be selected or marked with a contrasting color or background
The search results were highlighted in blue on the webpage.
Os resultados da busca foram realçados em azul na página web.
In both Brazilian and American professional contexts, 'be highlighted' is commonly used in business presentations, academic papers, and digital communications. The phrase reflects modern workplace culture where visual emphasis and selective attention to information are standard practices. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in digital marketing and tech industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be emphasizedbe underlinedbe stressedbe featuredbe accentuatedbe markedbe brought to the fore
Antonyms / Antônimos
be downplayedbe obscuredbe concealedbe diminishedbe ignored

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser destacado
Most common translation; used in both formal and informal contexts
Brazil (Digital/Tech)
ser realçado
Commonly used in computing and digital design contexts
Brazil (Formal)
ser ressaltado
More formal and academic usage
Portugal
ser realçado; ser salientado
Portuguese preference for 'salientado' in formal contexts

Related Words

highlightemphasisprominenceaccentuationmarkerunderlinefeature

Related Idioms & Phrases

to highlight the importance of something
to highlight the need for change
to highlight a key issue
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