SPOTLIGHT

(noun) a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
synonyms : spot
(noun) a focus of public attention
"he enjoyed being in the limelight", "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
synonyms : glare , limelight , public eye
(verb) illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
(verb) move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
"The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
synonyms : foreground , highlight , play up

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