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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Lindsay, a mother of three who isn't in the spotlight, did several interviews in support of her brother and his work.
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
ProPublica's investigation comes as justices with the U.S. Supreme Court, including Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, have been in the spotlight for their actions and connections off the bench.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 16 July 2024
The Petersen Automotive Museum is giving lowrider culture a turn in the spotlight.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Rupert Murdoch reportedly had been urging Trump to pick Burgum, who ran for the GOP nomination, while Rubio has been in the spotlight for more than a decade.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 July 2024
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
ProPublica's investigation comes as justices with the U.S. Supreme Court, including Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, have been in the spotlight for their actions and connections off the bench.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 16 July 2024
The Petersen Automotive Museum is giving lowrider culture a turn in the spotlight.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Rupert Murdoch reportedly had been urging Trump to pick Burgum, who ran for the GOP nomination, while Rubio has been in the spotlight for more than a decade.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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