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spotlight

UK /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/US /ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/

noun 4
verb 3
forms 4
phrases 1

noun4

A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
•
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
- Some people enjoy the spotlight.
The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
A showcase.

verb3

•
To illuminate with a spotlight.
- We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.
•
(figurative) To draw attention to.
- The news series served to spotlight corruption.
Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”).

forms

spotlighted · spotlit · spotlighting · spotlights

Phrases with spotlight

in the spotlight
In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

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