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the center of attention; the highlight or most important part

Some people enjoy the spotlight.

To illuminate with a spotlight

We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.

To draw attention to

The news series served to spotlight corruption.

A light source that emanates from a point in space in a single direction
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
the circle of light shed by a spotlight
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
The projected spot or circle of light used to illuminate brilliantly a single person or object or group on the stage; leaving the rest of the stage more or less unilluminated; hence, conspicuous public notice
Someone or something that is in the spotlight is getting a great deal of public attention. Webb is back in the spotlight
A spotlight is a powerful light, for example in a theatre, which can be directed so that it lights up a small area
Artificial light source that uses a simple focusing system to produce a beam of light of controllable width
a bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage
A luminaire using halogen/incandescent or a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp that produces a narrow beam angle designed to illuminate a specifically defined area
{i} strong light that illuminates a small area; lamp that produces a strong light, floodlight; center of attraction
move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it. a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs. = highlight
A lighting instrument in which the angle and beam size can be controlled
{f} highlight, draw attention to
a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
to spotlight

    Hyphenation

    to spot·light

    Turkish pronunciation

    tı spätlayt

    Pronunciation

    /tə ˈspätˌlīt/ /tə ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/

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