Overview of noun spotlight

The noun spotlight has 2 senses

• limelight, spotlight, glare, public eye -- (a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency")


• spotlight, spot -- (a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer)

Overview of verb spotlight

The verb spotlight has 2 senses

• foreground, highlight, spotlight, play up -- (move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics")


• spotlight -- (illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater)