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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Thanks to a wave of landmark lawsuits against some of the world’s largest social media companies, the debate over tech addiction has been thrust back into the spotlight.
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Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
6 July 2026
Rodríguez is a model, influencer and entrepreneur Once their relationship went public, Rodríguez was thrust into the spotlight and developed a major following.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
6 July 2026
If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
His older sisters are frequently photographed out and about, but Louis—an aspiring actor—largely stays out of the spotlight.
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Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
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Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
6 July 2026
Rodríguez is a model, influencer and entrepreneur Once their relationship went public, Rodríguez was thrust into the spotlight and developed a major following.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
6 July 2026
If tension rises around roles, keep the spotlight moving by naming strengths out loud.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
His older sisters are frequently photographed out and about, but Louis—an aspiring actor—largely stays out of the spotlight.
—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
5 July 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 Jul. 2026.
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