the spotlight
noun
: public attention or notice
a baseball star who hates the spotlight
They're always in the spotlight.
School violence is once again under the media spotlight.
The news article turned/put the spotlight on the city's financial problems.
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After years in the spotlight, Justin Bieber has dealt with his share of self-doubt.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
But beyond seeing her beloved homeland in the spotlight, the chef hopes the White Lotus effect inspires travelers to experience the Land of Smiles firsthand.
—Regan Stephens, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
Ye has been in the spotlight for his recent controversial remarks, including antisemitic rants and his willingness to engage in beef with just about any of his past collaborators, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and others.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Air travel safety is certainly in the spotlight right now.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
But beyond seeing her beloved homeland in the spotlight, the chef hopes the White Lotus effect inspires travelers to experience the Land of Smiles firsthand.
—Regan Stephens, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025
Ye has been in the spotlight for his recent controversial remarks, including antisemitic rants and his willingness to engage in beef with just about any of his past collaborators, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, and others.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Air travel safety is certainly in the spotlight right now.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
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“The spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20spotlight. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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