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spotlight

[spot-lahyt] / ˈspɒtˌlaɪt /
NOUN
attention; bright beam of light
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fame light limelight notoriety public eye publicity
STRONG
flashlight floodlight interest
WEAK
center stage public attention
Antonyms
STRONGEST
obscurity
VERB
focus attention on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accentuate highlight illuminate point up publicize
STRONG
feature floodlight limelight
WEAK
draw attention give prominence put on center stage
Antonyms
WEAK
underplay

Example Sentences

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The new deals “put the spotlight back on Broadcom as a major winner,” D.A.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Expanded chip agreements “put the spotlight back on Broadcom as a major winner” and could pave the way for earnings upside, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Their style of play has been questioned at times but now it is the team's mentality that is coming under the spotlight.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Tomatoes deserve their time under the spotlight, especially in anticipation of National Fresh Tomato Day, which is on April 6.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

I say to Frank, who is sitting up on the catwalk operating the spotlight, “Frank, that baby is smarter than half of my humanities class. Is this how things have always been?”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King