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Synonyms & Antonyms of spotlight
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the center of public attention
- reality show contestants who become addicted to the spotlight
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- back burner
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of spotlight (Entry 2 of 2)
as in identify, focus
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The first known use of spotlight was in 1904
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