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highlighter

highlighter

2 3.7
A makeup product that gives the face a light shine
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪˌlaɪtər/
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  • Kristen Dominique has a new highlighter and it looks so good.
  • highlighter on her cheekbones
  • liquid highlighter
  • eye highlighter

This was designed as a cream highlighter on the face.

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Examples

  • This is a pink toned highlighter that is pretty.

  • It's a gold shimmer that I love to use in the corners of my eye as a highlighter.

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  • This was designed as a cream highlighter on the face.

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  • And then I'm going to put a tiny bit of the highlighter just here.

  • Not only is this a stunning duo highlighter, it smells amazing.

  • Use the highlighter under your brow bone to accentuate the feature.

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  • Apply a warm pink highlighter to your cheekbones to enhance your features.

  • To brighten your look, use a highlighter on the inner corners of your eyes.

  • Using a golden highlighter can make your skin look radiant and fresh.

Antonyms

concealer
8 2.8

A cream or stick that hides dark circles and spots on the skin

How Reflective

highlighter
2 3.7
shimmer
17 4.4
matte
2 3.5

Surface Forms

highlighter singular
highlighters plural

Morphology

highlighter = highlight (transparent) = highlight + er

Formed from the verb 'highlight' plus the agent/instrument suffix '-er', so it denotes something that highlights.

Etymology

The word highlighter comes from highlight, made of high 'above' and light 'brightness'. A helpful image is a cosmetic highlighter 'adds light' to your cheekbones so they look higher and catch the eye, which is why it makes features stand out.