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Spotlight

//ˈspɑtˌlaɪt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
  2. 2
    a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer wordnet
  3. 3
    The circle of light shed by a spotlight. broadly
  4. 4
    a focus of public attention wordnet
  5. 5
    The center of attention; the highlight or most important part. figuratively

    "Some people enjoy the spotlight."

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  1. 6
    A showcase.
Verb
  1. 1
    To illuminate with a spotlight. transitive

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

  2. 2
    illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater wordnet
  3. 3
    To draw attention to. figuratively, transitive

    "The news series served to spotlight corruption."

  4. 4
    move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent wordnet
  5. 5
    Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”).

Etymology

Etymology 1

From spot + light.

Etymology 2

From spot + light.

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