highlight reel

Greatest plays compilation

A highlight reel is a compilation of the best moments from a sports game, season, or career—the spectacular catches, decisive plays, and crowd-pleasing feats.

The term extends beyond athletics to mean any collection of someone's greatest hits or most impressive achievements: Her résumé reads like a highlight reel.

It can also be used ironically when someone's failures are so spectacular they deserve their own compilation.

Related

clutch · epic · big play · slow motion · crowd roar · announcer · touchdown · slam dunk · game winner · career · trophy · glory · footage · sports center · ESPN · sports · instant classic · comeback

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Opposites
quality of moments shown

highlight reelblooper reel

Compilation of filming mistakes

bloopers · outtakes · gag reel · shame reel · fumbles

selectivity and completeness

highlight reelraw footage

Unprocessed recorded material

uncut version · director's cut · B-roll · deep cuts

representativeness

highlight reeldaily grind

Wearisome regular routine

behind the scenes · warts and all · unvarnished truth

Family

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G