SPOTLIGHTING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

spotlighting

verb

present participle of spotlight

as in focusing

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Many people prefer whole-wheat pasta to increase their fiber intake, support digestive and heart health, and improve the overall nutrient quality of their diet, rather than focusing primarily on protein.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
What environmental activists also argue is that the fight has been reduced to a binary of AC versus no AC, focusing the debate on the treatment, not the cause.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of focusing

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The program has also introduced Earthster, a modeling platform that helps companies evaluate the environmental impact of semiconductor manufacturing by identifying energy use, material consumption, and carbon-emission hotspots across their products.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
The unknown profile, prosecutors said, did not contain enough identifying information to be submitted to CODIS, the national DNA database.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

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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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Lightweight and featuring multiple pockets, the pants are comfortable and practical, also offering a partially elastic waistband and an adjustable bottom hem.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Welcome to the Daily Open newsletter, a special edition featuring a dispatch from CNBC Presenter Steve Sedgwick in Ankara, Turkey, on the contentious NATO Summit.

— Steve Sedgwick,Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of featuring

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The question definitively answered here is whether more schools should be emphasizing project learning over rote memorization and teaching to the test.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Companies must also encourage responsible experimentation, allowing employees to explore AI's potential, and critically, address fears about job displacement or misuse through open dialogue, emphasizing unique human skills.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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