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spotlight
has definitions from the field of theater
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[ noun ] a focus of public attention
Synonyms Examples "he enjoyed being in the limelight" "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency" Used in print (James Thurber, "The Future, If Any, of Comedy,"...)Nevertheless , like any other human_being upon whom the spotlight of the world plays continually , Khrushchev , the anti personality cultist , has become a comic actor , or thinks he has . Related terms |
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[ verb ] move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
Synonyms Examples "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics" Used in print (The Miami Herald...)Show spotlights the Kings - George_Worth , Bill_Kay , Frank_Ciciulla and Gene_Wilson , flanked by Dave_Grossman and Ron_Stevens . Related terms background background emphasize highlight highlight highlighter |
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[ verb ] (theater) illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
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[ noun ] (theater) a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
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