SPOTLIGHTING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

spotlighting

verb

present participle of spotlight

as in focusing

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Traditional reviews encourage employees to play it safe, focusing on quotas and deadlines rather than innovation.

— Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
There are more than 138,000 active subreddits on the platform, according to the data analytics firm DemandSage, each focusing on a unique community or topic.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of focusing

Verb

In the video, the worker wore an ID badge identifying her as a union member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
This includes identifying what messages resonate, where deals stall and how buyers respond over time, while giving teams the context to adapt in real time.

— Tom Burke, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of identifying

Verb

Despite falling just short in the final, Argentina come in third at 11 percent, highlighting how highly they are still regarded heading into the next four-year cycle.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the World Cup’s first-ever official halftime show was co-headlined by BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira, highlighting the competition’s mostly American backdrop and its international scope.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 19 July 2026

Definition of highlighting

Verb

Dozens of posters and historical photos featuring Vaudeville performers set the scene.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Rather than a concert, Benton envisioned the evening as a community dance party featuring four veteran Kansas City DJs spinning classic funk, R&B and early hip-hop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Definition of featuring

Verb

Some brands are incorporating ingredients marketed to support cognition, gut health, or recovery, while others are emphasizing simpler ingredient lists or organic sourcing.

— Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Through different bodies, through different personalities, the tournament kept emphasizing the same point.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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