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as in highlighted
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as in publicized
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Recent Examples of spotlighted
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adjective
On occasion, the greatest speeches have come from winners of the less spotlighted awards.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
The issue, first spotlighted by the Tribune earlier this year, emerged as the focus of a Senate spotlight forum on Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighted
Adjective
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Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Tap or click a highlighted area for details.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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The California Highway Patrol said investigators have identified the suspect as 60-year-old Robert Bell of Stockton.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The Louisa County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the victim was found dead at the business and identified the victim as a resident of rural Wapello, a small city about 24 miles south of Muscatine.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Swiss menu options are also available in the lobby lounge, and a weekly DJ enlivens the mood at Onyx Bar (so-named for the illuminated surface that makes up the bar itself).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the rear, the three-claw LED lighting signature remains, joined by an illuminated PEUGEOT wordmark replacing the traditional lion badge.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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McCarthy hasn't acted much since The Wire ended, as he's been focused on his filmmaking.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In the 1990s, the soft drink company ran a promotion and a Super Bowl commercial that featured the Harrier as a prize for accumulating 7 million points by drinking Pepsi products.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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