as in limelights
the center of public attention
reality show contestants who become addicted to the spotlight
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of spotlights
Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 3 June 2026
One of the biggest spotlights arrives June 13, when Bruce Springsteen receives the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Blending meticulous research with dramatization, the movie spotlights behind-the-scenes tensions among rival forecasters and the trauma of the disastrous rehearsal Exercise Tiger.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Shop sets of solar spotlights and garden lights to up your home’s curb appeal, or opt for in-ground solar landscape lighting to brighten up pathways without any digging or electricity required.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The chef’s kitchen spotlights top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, granite islands and custom cabinetry.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
But as Trainer spotlights, that’s not the case.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Examples include powerful Black gladiatrix Achillia, played by Tenika Davis, as well as multiple spotlights of LGBTQIA+ characters.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The lack of digital refinement spotlights the songs’ unexpected rhymes and organic melodies.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Noun
Words, Wings, and Wine, a combo that's being used to foster relationships, spotlights Black excellence, and makes room for local artistry and vendors.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 3 June 2026
One of the biggest spotlights arrives June 13, when Bruce Springsteen receives the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Blending meticulous research with dramatization, the movie spotlights behind-the-scenes tensions among rival forecasters and the trauma of the disastrous rehearsal Exercise Tiger.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Shop sets of solar spotlights and garden lights to up your home’s curb appeal, or opt for in-ground solar landscape lighting to brighten up pathways without any digging or electricity required.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The chef’s kitchen spotlights top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, limestone counters, granite islands and custom cabinetry.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
But as Trainer spotlights, that’s not the case.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Examples include powerful Black gladiatrix Achillia, played by Tenika Davis, as well as multiple spotlights of LGBTQIA+ characters.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 May 2026
The lack of digital refinement spotlights the songs’ unexpected rhymes and organic melodies.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlights
Noun
-
However, where investors were once enamored with subscriber growth, rewarding companies that were able to expand their consumer reach, their attentions have now shifted toward profitability.—
Sarah Whitten,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
-
But future business concerns were parked on Wednesday night as attentions turned to near-endless trays of champagne, cocktails and canapés.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Whitney Plantation hosts two permanent exhibits, one of which gives an overview about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and another that focuses on the history of slavery in Louisiana.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
-
The program focuses on maintaining the scientific expertise, technical infrastructure, and specialized facilities necessary to address current and future nuclear security challenges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
The movie’s first scene, in which the band plays a wedding at a lavish country estate, highlights his problem.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
-
Prior Tesla Autopilot case highlights legal scrutiny The Florida crash comes as Tesla continues to face legal scrutiny over its Autopilot system.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
Recent trend reporting identifies protein as the top consumer driver of the year across both meals and snacks.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
-
The Declaration identifies, famously, that consent as the basis of governmental legitimacy.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
This natural marvel features a 125-foot curtain of water that cascades into a rocky gorge.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
-
The Old West End Festival is an annual event in Toledo that features live music, food markets and events for children.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
-
The paper also pinpoints a few technical challenges Debug will face.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
-
This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spotlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlights. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
