Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighting
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Student in highly competitive high school learns that focusing on arts plus taking only one AP class equals an object of ridicule.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Lego Galaxy hopes to draw visitors — and perhaps new audiences — by focusing on slicker, more modern technology and injecting in the park the sort of excitable ride more commonly found at Legoland’s Southern California competitors.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, identifying the problem was only the first step.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Children begin identifying what works best for them.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Here’s an alternative view of the same period, this time highlighting the key weekly moving averages (13-week, 26-week, and 40-week) along with a 14-week RSI in the bottom panel.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least, that’s what TikTok’s most recent POV trend is highlighting.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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With the official arrival of spring next week, a new section of trail in Clear Creek Canyon featuring soaring rock walls and cascading rapids is beckoning Front Range runners, cyclists, walkers and families with baby strollers.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Check out our Sea Camp series and our limited run Sea Camp newsletter, featuring deep dives into research, cute critters and games!—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is neutral, velvety black with extreme shine, emphasizing health and reflection to create depth that feels fluid rather than harsh.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tobin voiced a need to not just add pass rush but fill a significant leadership void on that side of the ball, as well as emphasizing positional versatility.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Spotlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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