as in limelight
the center of public attention
reality show contestants who become addicted to the spotlight
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of spotlight
Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The film will highlight the work of The King’s Foundation across the UK and overseas, with a particular spotlight on the charity’s headquarters, Dumfries House in Scotland.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Latina Royale will spotlight a cast of all Latin Queens from different shows across the global franchise.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
That includes a large beating attack caught on videos that went viral and threw Cincinnati into the national spotlight in late July.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The film will highlight the work of The King’s Foundation across the UK and overseas, with a particular spotlight on the charity’s headquarters, Dumfries House in Scotland.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The project took two years to develop, originating as an independent effort to spotlight Rawalpindi’s stories internationally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Latina Royale will spotlight a cast of all Latin Queens from different shows across the global franchise.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlight
Noun
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The film is beginning its theatrical rollout as al-Sisi enjoys a moment in the international limelight, after President Donald Trump praised the Egyptian president for his role in helping to get the Gaza peace plan overline.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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My poetry began as a father’s sly growl, became a spectacle on a rickety stage washed in limelight, and now is a 70-year-old woman’s walk back into a thousand yesterdays.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2014, Das started Titan Holdings, seeking to focus on applying AI to industries like healthcare and finance.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even so, there’s still time for any 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls to catch the attention of pro scouts.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The latest transfer of remains comes after Hamas handed over the bodies of two deceased hostages on Thursday evening, identified as Amiram Cooper, 84, and Sahar Baruch, 25.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlight. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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