spotlight

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spotlight Definition

• (n) a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
• (n) a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
• (v) move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker''s distinguished career in linguistics"
• (v) illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

spotlight Synonyms

• foreground
• glare
• highlight
• limelight
• play up
• public eye
• spot
• spotlight