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as in highlighted
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as in publicized
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Recent Examples of spotlighted
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adjective
On occasion, the greatest speeches have come from winners of the less spotlighted awards.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
The issue, first spotlighted by the Tribune earlier this year, emerged as the focus of a Senate spotlight forum on Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 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,
14 June 2026
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Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 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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The Air Force on Wednesday identified the eight people killed in Monday’s B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base, including active-duty Air Force officers, flight test engineers, a government civilian and defense contractors.—
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Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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After months of community outreach and crunching new data, the city identified where the most severe crashes are happening and where safety improvements could have the biggest impact.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Little to no moonlight can also help visibility, and Saturday night’s waning crescent will bring just that with the moon only being 3% illuminated.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Taking place at Del Mar Fairgrounds, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 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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Fils-Aimé told the Miami Herald that his discussions focused primarily on the deployment of the GSF and the upcoming renewal of its mandate in September.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Both Burnham and Kenyon declined to speak with CNN, saying they were focused on talking directly to constituents rather than the media.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The announced attendance was a capacity 80,663, which is a little under 2,000 less than full capacity for the Giants and Jets as seats had to be yanked out down low to fit the regulation soccer field into MetLife Stadium.—
Andy Clayton,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The announced attendance was 67,966 after FIFA announced before the tournament that max capacity at the stadium would be 68,324.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The singer posted a video to his Instagram page that featured an excerpt from his Thursday, June 18 concert in Saratoga Springs, New York.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
18 June 2026
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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