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
David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
These solar spotlights can be either staked in the ground or mounted on the wall, giving you tons of placement flexibility.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Devised by the renowned team behind the Buenos Aires cocktail bar Tres Monos, the cocktail list spotlights pisco and sake.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
The cocktail menu spotlights spirits like tequila, mezcal, raicilla, cocuy and sotol and features cocktails like the Besame Mucho (mezcal, rose and strawberry) and the Reloj, which blends hoja santa and cucumber.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The addition of podcasters to THR’s prestigious Roundtable lineup spotlights the voices driving today’s audio renaissance and contemporary entertainment trends bringing podcasting into the heart of the awards conversation.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Filmhub, a new-model distribution outfit founded in 2016, will feature SKIT in its slate at MIPCOM later this fall as this year’s confab spotlights the creator economy.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The home spotlights graceful archways, interior Juliet balconies overlooking the living room and a round formal dining table flanked by French doors.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to the slate of bands performing with the beach as the backdrop, the festival’s Storytellers program spotlights speakers who present about a wave of topics such as ocean activism, environmental justice, art, big-wave surfing and indigenous history.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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The program will also include newsletters and creator spotlights.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
These solar spotlights can be either staked in the ground or mounted on the wall, giving you tons of placement flexibility.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Devised by the renowned team behind the Buenos Aires cocktail bar Tres Monos, the cocktail list spotlights pisco and sake.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
The cocktail menu spotlights spirits like tequila, mezcal, raicilla, cocuy and sotol and features cocktails like the Besame Mucho (mezcal, rose and strawberry) and the Reloj, which blends hoja santa and cucumber.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The addition of podcasters to THR’s prestigious Roundtable lineup spotlights the voices driving today’s audio renaissance and contemporary entertainment trends bringing podcasting into the heart of the awards conversation.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Filmhub, a new-model distribution outfit founded in 2016, will feature SKIT in its slate at MIPCOM later this fall as this year’s confab spotlights the creator economy.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The home spotlights graceful archways, interior Juliet balconies overlooking the living room and a round formal dining table flanked by French doors.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to the slate of bands performing with the beach as the backdrop, the festival’s Storytellers program spotlights speakers who present about a wave of topics such as ocean activism, environmental justice, art, big-wave surfing and indigenous history.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlights
Verb
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His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The first half of the documentary focuses heavily on Barkley’s time in New York and the contentious negotiations that led to his departure.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Her vitality contrasts interestingly with his reserve — which could make for nice chemistry, but instead results in us largely ignoring him and focusing our attentions on her.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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Gatlin’s indictment highlights her approving more than $2 million in fraudulent Foundation payments to an Atlanta businessman, Yergan Jones, who owns an audiovisual company that provided no services to the nonprofit or Jackson Health System.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The development also highlights the model’s growing popularity in the plug-in hybrid segment and its role in strengthening BYD’s position in China’s competitive new energy vehicle market.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Fairfax County, a biologically male sophomore is being allowed to use the female locker room because the student identifies as female.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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The guide includes a Risk Calculator that identifies the top scams that users should recognize and the potential financial implications of being targeted.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lineup of fly fishing films features breathtaking locations, great catches and the stories behind them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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The system also features NVLink-C2C interconnect technology, which offers five times the bandwidth of PCIe Gen 5.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Martin pinpoints a crucial scene just over halfway through the season.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Spotlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlights. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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