diff --git a/RELEASES.md b/RELEASES.md
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+++ b/RELEASES.md
@@ -5,13 +5,13 @@ Language
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 - [Relaxed path syntax. You can now add type parameters to values][43540]
   Example:
-  ```
+  ```rust
   my_macro!(Vec<i32>::new); // Always worked
   my_macro!(Vec::<i32>::new); // Now works
   ```
 - [You can now use static references for literals.][43838]
   Example:
-  ```
+  ```rust
   fn main() {
       let x: &'static u32 = 0;
   }