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as in highlighted
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as in publicized
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighted
Adjective
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Halle Berry and Sabrina Elba both opted for shaggy brown haircuts; the former, a highlighted bob, and the latter, a mid-length single-tone with textured bangs.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025 -
This effortlessly cool approach to highlighted hair is surprisingly low-maintenance.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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The researchers identified nine confounding factors in the study, like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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And some risk factors for obesity aren’t modifiable, for example genetics; researchers have identified at least 15 different genes that influence obesity.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also an illuminated bar that seats 10.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The solar wind smashes into the leading edge of Earth’s magnetosphere with supersonic speed, creating a shockwave that can come closer than one hundred thousand kilometers to the planet’s illuminated side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chainguard, another repeat Cyber 60 startup that’s focused on security vulnerabilities in open-source software, raised an additional $280 million in funding last week.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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My campaign is focused on legally pausing the applications for rezoning so that all present developments that are in various stages of construction become occupy.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The latest episode of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, a spinoff of Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory, featured a scene in the family dining room that hadn't been used since Sheldon, which ended in May 2024.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tanis Marquette was featured on Innovators’ Journey to discuss occupational health and safety and sustainable leadership.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The announced attendance of 44,941 against Houston was overstating the crowd by quite a bit, but Eaton and his shirtless brethren created a spark in the stadium and went viral on social media.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Here's a brief rundown of the announced five, using information provided in the update.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In an interview with People around the time the book came out, Knowles emphasized the importance of never skipping mammogram appointments.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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The former artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival and Berlinale, who is currently director of the National Museum of Cinema in Turin, emphasized the critical role that press coverage plays in helping these films find audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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