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
PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
With a grand entrance, hidden under the robes, stadium lights shut down and a spotlight shining him, out came former Royals left fielder Alex Gordon.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
One dreamy image spotlighted the couple as dozens of birds flew away, with other adorable flicks of the pair kissing near adjacent dunes and with staggering mountains behind them included in the carousel as well.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Scrolling up or down spotlights the latest releases from your favorite artists and related music acts.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
With a grand entrance, hidden under the robes, stadium lights shut down and a spotlight shining him, out came former Royals left fielder Alex Gordon.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Verb
The finals will spotlight a number of up-and-coming players who will star on county diamonds next season and beyond.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
One dreamy image spotlighted the couple as dozens of birds flew away, with other adorable flicks of the pair kissing near adjacent dunes and with staggering mountains behind them included in the carousel as well.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlight
Noun
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Protein may be hogging the nutrition limelight at the moment, but amid all the hubbub, don’t forget about one critical carb: fiber.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the political limelight since leaving office, is set to deliver remarks on Wednesday in San Francisco as the Trump administration celebrates its accomplishments of its first 100 days.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Recent research has focused on how climate change is increasing the impact of the earthquake on coastal areas that will suddenly sink.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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While wellness programming is seemingly popping up at every hotel across the world, a select few destinations are doubling down on longevity, which focuses on health span — or finding ways to experience more healthful and beauty-full lives for longer.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Reframe what could be an awkward moment as an opportunity to include the other person, shifting attention away from your memory lapse.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The release didn't name the woman or identify any suspects in the shooting.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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This evaluation was prompted by issues identified in previous unannounced inspections of BOP facilities, as well as the deaths of two BOP inmates, Robert Hanssen and Frederick Bardell, from colorectal cancer.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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“Spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlight. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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