Spotlight Definition
spŏtlīt
spotlighted, spotlighting, spotlights
noun
spotlights
A strong beam of light used to illuminate prominently a particular person, thing, or group, as on a stage, in a window display, etc.
Webster's New World
A lamp used to project such a beam of light.
Webster's New World
Public notoriety or prominence.
She was in the spotlight after she won the marathon.
American Heritage
A lamp with a strong, focused beam, as on an automobile, that can be directed on a small area.
Webster's New World
The condition of being well-known and subject to public scrutiny.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
verb
spotlighted, spotlighting, spotlights
To illuminate or draw attention to by, or as by, a spotlight.
Webster's New World
To focus attention on.
American Heritage
Antonyms:
- turn aside
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