spotlighting

present participle of spotlight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighting
Verb
  • Airlines are increasingly focusing on premium passengers, which could lead to higher airfares for all travelers.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Phil Weiser Tom Cooper/Getty Images for SeriesFest For much of the busy primary election, Bennet was seen as a frontrunner, running on his record as a moderate senator and focusing his campaign on affordability.
    Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Some collars contained license numbers, names, and other identifying information.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The summit will focus on educating the community about regenerative agriculture and other sustainable practices and identifying barriers of entry and solutions to those barriers for farmers.
    Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • However, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Thursday warned that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted via routes designated by Tehran, highlighting that risks to the key shipping lane remain.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • The show includes photos, cultural projects, personal stories and more, highlighting the establishment and development of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Take a look Currency of America 250 An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is now available ahead of the nation's anniversary on July 4.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The brand aims to stand out in-aisle with clear positioning, emphasizing design, performance, and practical sustainability.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
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“Spotlighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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