as in limelight
the center of public attention
reality show contestants who become addicted to the spotlight
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Recent Examples of spotlight
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Our selection spotlights some of the top designers from around the world; earrings from Colombia, bikinis from Australia and, of course, plenty of U.S. independent designers are represented on our list.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Nicole Miller returned to Albania last week to help judge the Muza 2025 Finale, which spotlighted the work of 10 designers.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Our selection spotlights some of the top designers from around the world; earrings from Colombia, bikinis from Australia and, of course, plenty of U.S. independent designers are represented on our list.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Verb
The Page of Cups shines a spotlight for you, calling you to focus on the aspects of your life that light you up this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlight
Noun
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Turtles are once again in Mexico’s limelight, after authorities announced the rescue of 3,427 freshwater turtle hatchlings at a checkpoint along the San Cristóbal-Chiapa de Corzo highway.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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So that spotlight's going on Indiana, the same spotlight on Oklahoma, two states that are not in the national limelight.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The presentations will focus on each agency’s roles and responsibilities and their expectations of the community.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Now, in her first year as the parade coordinator for the Historic Folsom Hometown Parade, Demmel said she was focused on bringing the community together in the city’s Historic District and giving others that chance.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Borden was eventually acquitted of the crimes, but the brutal nature of the murders attracted nationwide attention and contributed to Borden’s place in popular culture.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Big races, like the Boxing Day Race, sell out quickly, and for a couple of hours, the island’s attention shifts from its relaxing beaches to the excitement of the racetrack.—
Ana Sotelo,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
Verb
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About two years after the assault, Agnes must identify her gender on a government form.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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Lidia Zepeda, who identified herself as a childhood friend of Garcia, created a GoFundMe account to help the family with funeral expenses.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlight. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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