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Definitions for Spotlight
[1] a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.
[2] a lamp for producing such a light.
[3] a brilliant light with a focused beam, mounted on the side of an automobile and used for illuminating objects not within range of the headlights.
[4] the area of immediate or conspicuous public attention: Asia is in the spotlight now.
[5] to direct the beam of a spotlight upon; light with a spotlight.
[6] to make conspicuous; call attention to: Newspapers spotlighted the story for a week.
[7] to hunt (animals) using a spotlight in order to temporarily blind or confuse them.
[8] to hunt by using a spotlight.
[9] a powerful light focused so as to illuminate a small area, usually mounted so that it can be directed at will
[10] the spotlight the focus of attention
[11] to direct a spotlight on
[12] to focus attention on
Words related to Spotlight
limelight, publicity, light, notoriety, fame, highlight, publicize, accentuate, illuminate, interest, flashlight, floodlight, feature
Words nearby Spotlight
spot tv, spot-check, spot-on, spot-weld, spotless, spotlight, spotsylvania, spotted, spotted adder, spotted alfalfa aphid, spotted cavy
Origin of Spotlight
First recorded in 1910–15; spot + light1
Other words from Spotlight
spot·light·er , noun
un·spot·light·ed , adjective
Synonyms for Spotlight
fame, light, limelight, notoriety, public eye, publicity, flashlight, floodlight, interest, center stage, public attention