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Definition 1: a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer - [noun denoting artifact]Synonyms for spotlight in the sense of this definition
(spotlight is a kind of ...) an artificial source of visible illumination
(... is a member of spotlight) any of various lights used in a theater
Synonyms for spotlight in the sense of this definition
(spotlight is a kind of ...) an artificial source of visible illumination
(... is a member of spotlight) any of various lights used in a theater
Definition 2: a focus of public attention - [noun denoting state]Samples where spotlight or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- he enjoyed being in the limelight
- when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
Synonyms for spotlight in the sense of this definition
(spotlight is a kind of ...) the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
Samples where spotlight or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- he enjoyed being in the limelight
- when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
Synonyms for spotlight in the sense of this definition
(spotlight is a kind of ...) the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
Definition 3: illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater - [verb of change](spotlight is a kind of ...) make lighter or brighter
"This lamp lightens the room a bit"
(spotlight is a kind of ...) make lighter or brighter
"This lamp lightens the room a bit"Definition 4: move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent - [verb of change]Samples where spotlight or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
Synonyms for spotlight in the sense of this definition
(spotlight is a kind of ...) direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
"This dress accentuates your nice figure!" "I set off these words by brackets"
Samples where spotlight or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics