🔦spotlight

noun
/ˈspɒt.laɪt/

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example Sentences

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

Example Expressions

in the spotlight

Synonyms

highlight, focus, limelight, glare

Antonyms

obscurity, shadow

Collocations

under spotlight, grab spotlight, media spotlight, stage spotlight

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