Dictionary Check: spotlight

"spotlight" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

noun

a focus of public attention

Example: "he enjoyed being in the limelight"
noun

a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

Synonyms:
verb

move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

Example: "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
verb

illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

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