spotlight

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Public attention or the center of attention.

   Some people love being in the spotlight, while others avoid it.

2. 2
   noun

   A strong beam of light used to light up one small area, especially on a stage.

   A single spotlight followed the dancer across the dark stage.

3. 3
   verb

   To draw public attention to something.

   The news series spotlighted corruption in the city government.

From spot + light.

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