SPOTLIGHTING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

spotlighting

verb

present participle of spotlight

as in focusing

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Simply put, a taker who has the luxury of focusing 100 per cent on the ball while making contact with it will kick it with more precision.

— Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Instead of focusing on mining, the project strengthens refining capacity, allowing more defense-grade materials to be processed domestically.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of focusing

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For instance, Airbus alone ended 2025 with a backlog of 8,754 commercial aircraft, highlighting just how far demand has outpaced production capacity.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Following meetings with management, RBC Capital analyst Gregory Pardy reaffirmed a buy rating on Ovintiv stock with a price target of $70, highlighting that the stock is on RBC's Global Energy Best Ideas List.

— Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of highlighting

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Rooms The rooms vary in size and decor, but each one is true to the property's aesthetic, featuring pretty pastels, sumptuous bedding, soaring ceilings, and sparkling chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Variety is bringing its acclaimed Sports & Entertainment franchise to New York City in its first-ever interview studio featuring conversations with the voices shaping the future of the sports and entertainment business on July 16.

— William Earl, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of featuring

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Floral appliqués came in the form of a rosette at the hip, where gathered fabric created a thigh-high slit with cascading florals further emphasizing the asymmetric element.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Some platforms respond to that demand by emphasizing volume, including larger caseloads, shorter-term care, and faster discharge.

— Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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