SPOTLIGHTING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

spotlighting

verb

present participle of spotlight

as in focusing

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Instead of choosing to make her way as a professional onto the LPGA Tour, which is a realistic option, Talley is not rushing into anything and is focusing on continuing her development.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Another bill authored by Bennett was approved last year focusing narrowly on Ventura County.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of focusing

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Mensah is at his best identifying vulnerable matchups and delivering with accuracy.

— Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
But for thousands who still mourn, especially in the New York region on the 25th anniversary, such fundamental concerns about identifying the victims, counting the dead and finding the culprits is the equivalent of an open wound.

— Mike Kelly, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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This is when the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicks off and lasts for a few weeks, highlighting thousands of prestige brands and SKUs that are normally never discounted—on Nordstrom or elsewhere!

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2026
Single Americans who say income matters in a relationship expect a potential lifelong partner to earn an average of $139,000 a year, according to a new survey highlighting the growing role finances play in modern dating.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of highlighting

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But Stewart does know a season of TV featuring Radziwill in the middle of a cultural Love Story craze would be prime for Stewart’s tragic John-John reminiscence.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Rhodes put out a heartbreaking post on social media, featuring photos of him, his wife Brandi and their children with their dog through the years.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of featuring

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The search for a father and his 14-year-old daughter following last month’s discovery of a dead infant in Monterey County has turned into a rescue operation, with authorities emphasizing that the teen is a victim.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The film aims to reclaim its throne in the genre — emphasizing reboots and remakes — but doesn’t quite make the cut.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasizing

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