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.
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The character launches a music career, records songs and steps into the spotlight.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
There will also be presentations by TeamTO, Superprod, Mikros Animation and Ankama, with the future of European animation in the spotlight in a day-long summit touching on topics such as cross-border collaboration and how to support the region’s talent.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
With temperatures set to soar again in Europe, the link between heatwaves and air pollution is back under the spotlight.
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Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Below, revisit some key red-carpet moments when silver hair took the spotlight.
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Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
There will also be presentations by TeamTO, Superprod, Mikros Animation and Ankama, with the future of European animation in the spotlight in a day-long summit touching on topics such as cross-border collaboration and how to support the region’s talent.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
With temperatures set to soar again in Europe, the link between heatwaves and air pollution is back under the spotlight.
—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Below, revisit some key red-carpet moments when silver hair took the spotlight.
—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the spotlight
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“The spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20spotlight. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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