spotlight

About 1.51 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
2. noun The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
3. noun The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

   Some people enjoy the spotlight.

4. noun A showcase.
5. verb To illuminate with a spotlight.

   We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.

6. verb To draw attention to.

   The news series served to spotlight corruption.

7. verb Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”).

Similar words

limelight foreground spot highlight public eye play up shadow searchlight focus reflector

Often followed by

on of and is in the was with to

Word family

spotlighted spotlighting spotlights spotlit