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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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Thousands of fans have gathered in the California desert for the hotly anticipated Coachella Festival, which kicks off Friday with pop princess Sabrina Carpenter in the headliner spotlight.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

As with the rest of the private-credit universe, HPS is now under a spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

There's light spilling in from the hallway, washing over me like a harsh spotlight.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman