1. Plural of highlighter; pens or markers with a broad, translucent tip used to mark text in bright colors for emphasis.
Usage: Most common sense; refers to writing instruments
2. Cosmetic products applied to the face to create a luminous or shimmering effect on the cheekbones, brow bones, or other areas.
Usage: Beauty/cosmetics sense
3. People or things that draw attention to or emphasize something important.
Usage: Figurative sense

Examples

• She bought a pack of colorful highlighters to mark key passages in her textbook.
• The student used yellow and pink highlighters to organize her notes.
• She applied highlighters to her cheekbones to make them more prominent.
• The report's highlighters drew attention to the most critical findings.
• He grabbed several highlighters from the supply cabinet before the exam.
• The makeup artist used liquid highlighters for a dewy finish.