spotlight

/spˈɒtla‍ɪt/

/ˈspɑtˌɫaɪt/

[noun] [verb]

Spotlight

[NOUN]

a focus of public attention

synonyms : glare

limelight

public eye

a lamp that produces a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage

synonyms : spot

to spotlight

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

synonyms : foreground

highlight

play up

antonyms : background

illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

Examples

1. The singer is in the spotlight for her new album release.

2. The athlete remained in the spotlight after breaking the world record.

3. Although she preferred to stay out of the spotlight, Jane played a crucial role in her husband's political career and was often recognized as the force behind his success.

4. The spotlight hasn't changed her.