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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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Ajinomoto is one of several Japanese companies thrust into the spotlight by the AI gold rush.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

So Arne Slot put himself in the spotlight by setting up Liverpool with a back five against the champions of Europe.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Companies riding the artificial-intelligence boom are in the spotlight this earnings season.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Barack had to make a difficult call, phoning the pastor and asking whether he'd be willing to step back from the spotlight, giving us a private backstage blessing instead.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama