Definition of Spotlight
Spotlight
spot·light


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(noun)
A focused beam of light, or public attention on someone or something.

e.g. The actress shone in the spotlight during her acceptance speech.

(verb)
direct attention towards or highlight in order to gain public notice or attention;

e.g. The gossip magazines are known to spotlight rumors instead of focusing on facts.



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  • "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all." -- Samuel James Ewing



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