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spotlight

Definition

  • noun: a device that directs a narrow, bright beam of light on a small area
  • noun: a projected spot of light used to illuminate brilliantly a person, object, or group on a stage
  • verb: to shine a spotlight on (someone or something)
  • verb: to illuminate with a spotlight

Examples

  • School violence is once again 'under the' media 'spotlight'. [=getting a lot of attention from the media]

  • The news article 'turned/put the spotlight on' the city's financial problems.

  • They aimed the 'spotlight' at the center of the stage.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I know. I know you're a busy dog. But if you got a second for a lovely picture idea for your show,... ...Tom has better pitching. I'll let him taking from here. Tom has got the spotlight. Wait for it! - Aliens. - Holy snap! - Aliens? - Audiences love aliens. (..)
    2008 Bolt