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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The gift Trump never meant to give: the spotlight to Democratic adversary Gavin Newsom, writes columnist George Skelton.
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Through the visual memoir, Oliver reminds us what’s always been true—Black fathers love out loud, and that love deserves the spotlight.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 June 2025
While all of the spotlight was on the holdout, Terry McLaurin, the Commanders lost a key pass-catcher during the second session due to a mysterious injury.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
In technology, the spotlight always shines on innovation.
—Rohit Ayyagari, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Through the visual memoir, Oliver reminds us what’s always been true—Black fathers love out loud, and that love deserves the spotlight.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 June 2025
While all of the spotlight was on the holdout, Terry McLaurin, the Commanders lost a key pass-catcher during the second session due to a mysterious injury.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
In technology, the spotlight always shines on innovation.
—Rohit Ayyagari, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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“The spotlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20spotlight. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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