spotlight
(spɒtlaɪt )
Word forms: spotlights , spotlighting , spotlighted
1. countable noun
A spotlight is a powerful light, for example in a theatre, which can be directed so that it lights up a small area.
2. verb
If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it.
The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening American economy. [VERB noun]
...a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: highlight, feature, draw attention to, focus attention on
3. in the spotlight phrase
Someone or something that is in the spotlight is getting a great deal of public attention.
Webb is back in the spotlight.
4. under the spotlight phrase [PHRASE after verb]
If someone or something comes under the spotlight, they are thoroughly examined, especially by journalists and the public.
The economy will come under the spotlight today at the conference.
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The lead characters' personal stories also come under a more intense spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times
An intense spotlight falls on them for a week every few months and a summer every two years, hopefully.
The Sun
And those who operate under the extreme pressure and intense spotlight of elite football are more susceptible than most.
The Sun
I'm convinced we can flourish under such an intense spotlight because we've proved in the past two years that we can win big matches.
The Sun
That's the problem with growing up in an intense spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times
It was at this point that she'let go of show business' to find a new life away from the public spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His wealth has brought him firmly into the public spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
No one could be sure how he would hold up under the pressure and in the very public spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But it's the judges who steal the spotlight in this third series.
The Sun
It seems she was in such a rush to steal the spotlight she forgot to apply two fake talons.
The Sun
One incorrect decision and farcical delays for other rulings have threatened to steal the spotlight from the players.
Times, Sunday Times
But even he couldn't steal the spotlight from a band at the top of their game.
The Sun
She takes a stand against vigilantes on the grounds that they steal the spotlight from real heroes.
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A daring play has thrown the spotlight on the death in custody of an anti-corruption lawyer who worked for a large Western investment company.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The attack once again threw the spotlight on to the controversial vehicle.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Get ready for life in the slow lane as the spotlight is thrown on Britain's oldest drivers.
The Sun (2006)
Well, first of all, we need to turn the spotlight on to our own behaviour.
The Sun
People who set out to lead their lives in the spotlight cannot turn that spotlight on and off when it suits them.
The Sun
He wishes to turn the spotlight on the opposition.
Times,Sunday Times
Below we turn the spotlight on two of the businesses nominated by you.
The Sun
Here we turn the spotlight on our absolute favourites from their latest collection.
The Sun
Translations:
Chinese: 聚光灯, 使备受关注
Japanese: スポットライト, 注目を集めさせる
- steal someone's thunder
- stealth
- stealth aircraft
- steal the gold
- steal the headlines
- steal the identity of
- steal the show
- steal the spotlight
- stealth fighter
- stealthily
- stealth jet
- stealth marketing
- stealth mode
- stealth tactic
- stealth tax
- stealth technology
- stealthy
- steam
- steam ahead
- steam billows
- steamboat
- steam cleaner
- steamed broccoli
- steamed fish
- steamed rice