the spotlight

noun

: public attention or notice

a baseball star who hates the spotlight

They're always in the spotlight.

School violence is once again under the media spotlight.

The news article turned/put the spotlight on the city's financial problems.

Examples of the spotlight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since the Chiefs fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl and Swift has wrapped her global Eras Tour, the couple have remained relatively private after their whirlwind romance was thrust into the spotlight. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 May 2025

Sure, some more readily take the spotlight, and those who don’t choose to might desire your support in recognizing and promoting their great work to others. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

Kevin Spacey made his return to the spotlight on Tuesday, comparing his plight to that of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo. —Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025

The best way to navigate life in the spotlight of a hockey-mad city, according to Marner, is not to focus too much on the negative things people say. —Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 May 2025

Rhymes for the spotlight

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