Words that rhyme with highlight

Highlight is a 2-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acolyte, affright, alight. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of highlight

noun
  1. the most interesting or memorable part; "the highlight of the tour was our visit to the Vatican"
  2. an area of lightness in a picture
verb
  1. move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"

Examples of "highlight" in lyrics

See how highlight is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Guess I gotcha all covered like a highlight"
    Jeff Chery f/ Ray Lavender — MILF
  • "Everything happen in my hood be a highlight"
    Max Minelli — G.S.P.N.
  • "Hustlin' is a highlight, thuggin' is a highlight"
    Max Minelli — G.S.P.N.

What do these rhymes mean?

acolyte
someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service
affright
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me
alight
lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame
alright
without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
aright
in an accurate manner; "the flower had been correctly depicted by his son"; "he guessed right"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "highlight" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like acolyte, affright, alight create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "highlight" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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