Remove new type of ad on Windows 10 search bar after Windows update

After a recent windows update this ad is now showing up on the search bar

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It a small button on the right of the search bar, and if you hover (or click) over it it shows a panel as shown

How do I get rid of this button on the search bar? Right clicking it does not show any relevant options (it just opens up the taskbar right click menu).

Using Windows 10 professional version 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1706)

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Right click task bar -> search -> uncheck "Show Search Highlights" and it disappears

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