spotlight
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
spotlights
plural
spotlights
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPOTLIGHT
1
[count]
a
:
a device that directs a narrow, bright beam of light on a small area
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They aimed the spotlight at the center of the stage.
b
:
the area of light created by a spotlight
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A spotlight moved across the stage.
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The actor stood in the spotlight.
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performing under the spotlights
2
the spotlight
:
public attention or notice
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a baseball star who hates the spotlight
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They're always in the spotlight.
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School violence is once again under the media spotlight. [=getting a lot of attention from the media]
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The news article turned/put the spotlight on the city's financial problems.
2
spotlight
/ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/
verb
spotlights;
spotlighted
or
spotlit;
spotlighting
2
spotlight
/ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/
verb
spotlights;
spotlighted
or
spotlit;
spotlighting
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPOTLIGHT
[+ object]
1
:
to shine a spotlight on (someone or something)
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She was spotlighted as she sang her solo.
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a spotlit area
2
:
to give special attention to (something)
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The news spotlighted the city's financial problems.
