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spotlight
[spot-lahyt]
noun
a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.
a lamp for producing such a light.
a brilliant light with a focused beam, mounted on the side of an automobile and used for illuminating objects not within range of the headlights.
the area of immediate or conspicuous public attention.
Asia is in the spotlight now.
verb (used with object)
to direct the beam of a spotlight upon; light with a spotlight.
to make conspicuous; call attention to.
Newspapers spotlighted the story for a week.
to hunt (animals) using a spotlight in order to temporarily blind or confuse them.
verb (used without object)
to hunt by using a spotlight.
spotlight
/ ˈɒˌɪ /
noun
a powerful light focused so as to illuminate a small area, usually mounted so that it can be directed at will
the focus of attention
verb
to direct a spotlight on
to focus attention on
Other 51Թ Forms
- spotlighter noun
- unspotlighted adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of spotlight1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
After more than a decade of drag queens taking over the mainstream, the LGBTQ+-driven network Revry is giving drag kings their time in the spotlight.
Away from the English spotlight, Gomes has honed his game, finding a way to overcome the obstacles that may otherwise have held him back.
Ultimately, having a standalone women's event put the spotlight firmly on the female players as the British public begins to turn its attention towards Wimbledon.
The grooming gangs issue was thrust into the spotlight at the start of this year, fuelled partly by tech billionaire Elon Musk, who criticised Sir Keir for not calling a national inquiry.
Of course, family drama is also more relatable than a knighthood, and there's always been an insatiable appetite for famous families feuding in the spotlight.
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