Definition of Spotlight
Spotlight
spot·light


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(noun)
beam of light that is used to illuminate a person, thing, or area;

e.g. They shined the spotlight on the singer as she began her opening act.

(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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