as in limelight
the center of public attention
reality show contestants who become addicted to the spotlight
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of spotlight
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
More attention was on earnings reports for U.S. companies, which probably would have been in the market’s spotlight if not for worries about a potential trade war.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Martino Carrera, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The press conference spotlighted two bills that could form the backbone of U.S. crypto regulation.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is a nice outdoor security camera with crisp and clear HDR video, color night vision, and even bright spotlights to help deter intruders.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
More attention was on earnings reports for U.S. companies, which probably would have been in the market’s spotlight if not for worries about a potential trade war.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Zegna is doubling down on its legacy in fine textiles for its spring 2025 ad campaign, which spotlights Vellus Aureum, the finest merino wool employed by the brand.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
The press conference spotlighted two bills that could form the backbone of U.S. crypto regulation.
—Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlight
Noun
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The days of Beckham Jr. at the center of the NFL limelight are seemingly behind him as the once superstar receiver has experienced issues with producing consistent numbers while staying on the field since leaving the New York Giants after the 2018 season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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The April 1 Gaza bombing that killed his fellow aid workers thrust Andrés further into the global limelight, and spurred international calls for accountability from the Israel Defense Forces and for an independent investigation.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2024
Verb
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Others focused on China meanwhile have caused moves in both directions depending on their tone.—
Marc Jones,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, Joan is focused on her partnership with Aspercreme, a brand she’s used for years.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s an omnipresent drive to keep tending to the wheat and cotton harvests that are the Li livelihood, requiring days and nights of labor and attention.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Image The Historian By Elizabeth Kostova In her fresh take on the vampire novel, Kostova reworks the Dracula legend with a historian’s meticulous attention to detail.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The cuts included about 20 people in the FDA’s office of neurological and physical medicine devices, several of whom worked on Neuralink, according to the two sources, who asked not to be identified because of fear of professional repercussions.—
Rachael Levy and Marisa Taylor,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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All Americans should be thankful this despicable waste is being identified.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlight. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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