as in limelights
the center of public attention
reality show contestants who become addicted to the spotlight
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Recent Examples of spotlights
AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
What began as a series of spotlights developed into more consistent and expansive narratives.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Jan Ravnik is trading in stadium spotlights for sequins.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition to lilies, the floral pro spotlights the limelight hydrangeas overflowing in the two large planters.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their pitch spotlights provisions like eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay and expanding the child tax credit, while downplaying the healthcare and food assistance cuts Democrats have seized on to explain the measure’s unpopularity.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2025
The competition will give viewers an unvarnished look behind the curtain of comedy’s darkest corners and brightest spotlights with the challenges inspired by comics’ actual career trajectories.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
The room set aside for our interview was a small library on the second floor of the palace, where his press team had set up spotlights to film our encounter.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Hobart’s drone is equipped with thermal imaging and two spotlights to find missing people.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Until November 2025, the exhibition L’art de faire mouche spotlights West African slingshots as unexpected works of art, blending function with sculpture, humor, and symbolism.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
What began as a series of spotlights developed into more consistent and expansive narratives.
—Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Jan Ravnik is trading in stadium spotlights for sequins.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition to lilies, the floral pro spotlights the limelight hydrangeas overflowing in the two large planters.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Their pitch spotlights provisions like eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay and expanding the child tax credit, while downplaying the healthcare and food assistance cuts Democrats have seized on to explain the measure’s unpopularity.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2025
The competition will give viewers an unvarnished look behind the curtain of comedy’s darkest corners and brightest spotlights with the challenges inspired by comics’ actual career trajectories.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
The room set aside for our interview was a small library on the second floor of the palace, where his press team had set up spotlights to film our encounter.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Hobart’s drone is equipped with thermal imaging and two spotlights to find missing people.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlights
Verb
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The story focuses on the African American fashion tradition of hat culture.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alex Chiniborch focuses on clarity in an industry often marked by speculation, volatility, and digital distractions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the attentions of the younger and chronically online become harder to pin down, Range Media Partners has announced a new division, Awareness Creation, meant to target younger audiences for clients that run the gamut from entertainment to sports to brands.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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By May 2024, her fashion line attracted the attentions of Demi Moore, Bella Hadid, Greta Gerwig and more for Scheufele’s now-annual Cannes couture show at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our 20th anniversary retrospective, compiled by contributing editor Mary Scott, highlights many of these notable game-changers featured on our cover pages.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Earlier Saturday, it was revealed that Robinson’s roommate identifies as transgender.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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McKinsey partner Charlie Lewis identifies several core foundations including asset management, vulnerability management, and identity management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An upstairs gallery features goods from regional artisans, and every Saturday night, the store turns into a music venue with a live bluegrass show that’s broadcast all over the world.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The app also pinpoints nearby clinics, increasing awareness for women who may not have otherwise known about them.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spotlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlights. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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