the spotlight
noun
: public attention or notice
a baseball star who hates the spotlight
They're always in the spotlight.
School violence is once again under the media spotlight.
The news article turned/put the spotlight on the city's financial problems.
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Several months later, in May 2023, Louis had his turn in the spotlight again, dancing, waving and celebrating at Charles' coronation.
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
His head coach preferred to direct the spotlight on Crosby.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Now the spotlight moves to the price stability front with a pair of inflation reports.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
O'Hara, who took the job in the spotlight after a now-former officer murdered George Floyd in 2020, was once again on the national stage during the ICE surge.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
His head coach preferred to direct the spotlight on Crosby.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Now the spotlight moves to the price stability front with a pair of inflation reports.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
O'Hara, who took the job in the spotlight after a now-former officer murdered George Floyd in 2020, was once again on the national stage during the ICE surge.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the spotlight
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“The spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20spotlight. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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