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Recent Examples of spotlighted
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
On occasion, the greatest speeches have come from winners of the less spotlighted awards.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighted
Adjective
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Tap or click a highlighted area for details.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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The highlighted business is a past winner of a Community Choice Award, and this spotlight was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), using the business’s website, Yelp reviews and online map listings as sources.—
Community's Choice Awards,
jsonline.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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In December 2025, the County's Department of Public Health declared an outbreak in Willowbrook, where five cases were identified.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Investigators first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022 through his Chevrolet Avalanche, a distinctive pickup truck purchased on Long Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The display cannot utilize more than 1,000 illuminated drones for each performance.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Koch can be seen smiling alongside Rise in an illuminated Orion viewport, with the spacecraft's service module bathed in bright sunlight on Flight Day 4 of their 10-day lunar mission.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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She was focused more on the fun.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a deep draft year, the Bulls will have a crucial additional option to add to a rebuild focused on developing young talent.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Senior catcher Olivia Picciola promptly drilled a two-run double for Lockport, creating a 6-6 tie in a game that featured four ties and four lead changes.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wenski emphasized that the pope's role is not to seek approval, but to remain committed to his faith and message.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Arick Fudali, another of Drewes' attorneys, also emphasized the need for accountability.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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