spotlight

spotlight Definition

☆ spot·light (-līt′)

noun

1. a strong beam of light used to illuminate prominently a particular person, thing, or group, as on a stage, in a window display, etc.
2. a lamp used to project such a beam of light
a lamp with a strong, focused beam, as on an automobile, that can be directed on a small area
public notice or prominence

transitive verb

to light up or draw attention to by, or as by, a spotlight

spotlight Synonyms

spotlight Usage Examples

Converse of object

inset: There is an extractor fan, inset spotlights to the ceiling and a heated towel rail.
shine: This February BBC Four shines the spotlight on Britain's rich musical heritage with a season of programming devoted to folk.
recess: Stone floors imported from a distant land reflect the twinkle of numerous recessed halogen spotlights in the ceiling above.
throw: This awful mob action throws a spotlight on issues far broader than a local event in small town America.
turn: Dot Howard is lurking in the shadows to turn the spotlight on you.
put: A ' frozen moment ' activity puts a spotlight upon parts of the story through dramatic representation.

Adjective modifier

harsh: CIC protection policies have recently come under a harsh spotlight.
adjustable: An adjustable spotlight is sometimes a good choice here.
bright: It's a bit like having a bright theater spotlight in the sky.
historical: Historical spotlight on Irish women activists A new series, focusing on Irish women activists is being launched by the Woodfield Press in Dublin.
powerful: Generally a more powerful spotlight is also hired for use during the nights of the production.

Preposition: on

activist: Historical spotlight on Irish women activists A new series, focusing on Irish women activists is being launched by the Woodfield Press in Dublin.

Modifies a noun

Preposition: in

ceiling: Stone floors imported from a distant land reflect the twinkle of numerous recessed halogen spotlights in the ceiling above.

Noun used with modifier

inset: Inset vanity mirror with tiled edging & a wooden pelmet over with inset spotlights.
halogen: Stone floors imported from a distant land reflect the twinkle of numerous recessed halogen spotlights in the ceiling above.
cabsat2006: CABSAT2006 spotlight on hi-definition TV in the region 3G-324M Support Featured in Surf Communication Solutions ' Latest Media Processing Packages.
ceiling: False ceiling features spotlights that are normal tungsten bulbs.
media: But despite the huge media spotlight on the killings, few people had ever asked street children what they themselves thought.
celebrity: CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT - Daryl Hannah has been arrested during a protest to save a public garden in Los Angeles.

spotlight Quotes

I was not meant for the spotlight of public life in Washington. Here running people down is considered sport. 332

—Foster,Vince(nt W,Jr)

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