as in limelight
the center of public attention
reality show contestants who become addicted to the spotlight
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Recent Examples of spotlight
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Thirty days after Rory McIlroy's iconic Masters victory, the major championship spotlight has shifted to Quail Hollow, setting the stage for another thrilling showdown.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The weekend’s roster will also spotlight DJs Ruckus, Cruz and Pookie, other unannounced performances and race viewing parties.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Noun
And at the recent Beijing International Film Festival, the jury, led by Chinese director and actor Jiang Wen, created a special jury honor to shine a spotlight on it.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Thirty days after Rory McIlroy's iconic Masters victory, the major championship spotlight has shifted to Quail Hollow, setting the stage for another thrilling showdown.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Verb
On Thursday, June 5, a showcase concert presented by Bud Light will spotlight rising artists, with live performances from Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge, Max McNown and Reyna Roberts.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The weekend’s roster will also spotlight DJs Ruckus, Cruz and Pookie, other unannounced performances and race viewing parties.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlight
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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
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Ignored and disrespected, Bernadette decides to steal her husband’s limelight, helped by a makeover by Karl Lagerfeld.—
Ito Bindery,
Air Mail,
19 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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This kind of deliberate, minimal engagement reduces Meta’s ability to monetize your attention, especially through ad impressions and data harvesting.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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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 27 May. 2025.
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