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Spotlight
What is a "spotlight"?
A spotlight is a type of lighting fixture that focuses a narrow beam of light on a specific area or subject. It is designed to create intense, direct illumination with a well-defined beam, which helps highlight particular objects or performers. Spotlights are commonly used in theater, film, and photography to emphasize certain parts of a scene or to create dramatic effects. They can be adjusted to change the size and intensity of the light beam, allowing for precise control over how and where the light is applied.
Examples
The actor stepped into the spotlight, his face illuminated by the warm glow of the stage spotlight.
The singer dazzled the audience as she moved gracefully under the spotlight, her voice soaring with each note.
02
a center of public focus
Examples
The young actor quickly rose to the spotlight.
The scandal put the politician in the national spotlight.
to spotlight
01
to make something more visible or prominent
Examples
The director spotlighted the lead actor in the scene.
The article spotlighted recent advances in technology.
02
to illuminate with a bright, focused light, as in theater or stage production
Examples
They spotlighted the singer during her solo.
The actor was spotlighted as he entered the stage.
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