SPOTLIGHT
\spˈɒtla͡ɪt], \spˈɒtlaɪt], \s_p_ˈɒ_t_l_aɪ_t]\
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move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
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a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
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a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
By Princeton University
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move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
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a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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That part of the stage upon which the limelight as cast, usually where the most important action is progressing or where the leading player or players are placed and upon which the attention of the spectators is therefore concentrated. Hence, consspicuous position before the public; as, politicians who are never happy except in the limelight.
By Oddity Software
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That part of the stage upon which the limelight as cast, usually where the most important action is progressing or where the leading player or players are placed and upon which the attention of the spectators is therefore concentrated. Hence, consspicuous position before the public; as, politicians who are never happy except in the limelight.
By Noah Webster.
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