1
as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
your fluency in French should put you in the catbird seat for getting the Paris posting
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2
as in spotlights
the center of public attention
in the wake of the natural disaster, this obscure bureaucrat was suddenly and unexpectedly thrust into the catbird seat
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Noun
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The group, made up primarily of siblings and some of their cousins, has managed to develop an international following with their short films despite a lack of formal training or much in the way of economic advantages.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Additionally, these IRAs have the same tax advantages as standard IRAs.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Models wearing diamond and pearl pieces from the new collection were stationed throughout the room, illuminated by overhead spotlights.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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This approach also tackles corners and edges that a hose attachment can’t quite reach.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Edward’s younger brother Robert (Lukas Gage) spends his days doing little but pining most inappropriately for the attentions of eldest sibling Jack (Jamie Bell), while the stunted, oversexed energy of lone sister Anna (Riley Keough) spits in all directions.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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As Noth's social media interaction gained traction, the actor downplayed his comment and told fans to cast their attentions elsewhere.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Catbird seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catbird%20seats. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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