the spotlight
noun
: public attention or notice
a baseball star who hates the spotlight
They're always in the spotlight.
School violence is once again under the media spotlight.
The news article turned/put the spotlight on the city's financial problems.
Examples of the spotlight in a Sentence
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Redmayne, both a literal Emcee for the club’s patrons as well as metaphorical representation of the spirit of the time period, soaks up the spotlight like it was made for him.
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EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
Clark's financial boost to the WNBA has amplified the spotlight on its longstanding pay gap with the NBA.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite their father's fame, both children have been raised with a strong sense of normalcy, remaining out of the spotlight for the most part, besides a few acting roles here and there, some performed alongside their father.
—Jane Lacroix, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
The concert shone the spotlight back on Swift’s earlier eras, like the Fearless and Speak Now albums, which feel much more kid-friendly.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
But while speaking about the show’s guest stars, the spotlight shifted to Whoopi Goldberg, who was moderating the conversation alongside her The View co-stars Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
But beyond all the bells and whistles of the production, Tyler controls the spotlight.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
The five-time champion spent the rest of the day struggling to his worst round at a major championship, a 10-over 82 that left Woods looking not only defeated but will force him to play his 100th round at the Masters on Sunday well out of the spotlight.
—Dave Skretta, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
In 2024, the spotlight shines on a select group of leaders who are transforming their industries and setting new benchmarks for innovation and impact.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
Clark's financial boost to the WNBA has amplified the spotlight on its longstanding pay gap with the NBA.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite their father's fame, both children have been raised with a strong sense of normalcy, remaining out of the spotlight for the most part, besides a few acting roles here and there, some performed alongside their father.
—Jane Lacroix, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
The concert shone the spotlight back on Swift’s earlier eras, like the Fearless and Speak Now albums, which feel much more kid-friendly.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024
But while speaking about the show’s guest stars, the spotlight shifted to Whoopi Goldberg, who was moderating the conversation alongside her The View co-stars Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
But beyond all the bells and whistles of the production, Tyler controls the spotlight.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
The five-time champion spent the rest of the day struggling to his worst round at a major championship, a 10-over 82 that left Woods looking not only defeated but will force him to play his 100th round at the Masters on Sunday well out of the spotlight.
—Dave Skretta, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
In 2024, the spotlight shines on a select group of leaders who are transforming their industries and setting new benchmarks for innovation and impact.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“The spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20spotlight. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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