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 air show’s commercial aviation side was much smaller than in previous years, putting military technology in the spotlight. —

Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 The highest frequencies take a small step back here as well, keeping the high-mids in the spotlight. —

PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The outcome of this election could turn health policy on its head, but one thing's fairly certain no matter who wins: PBMs will remain in the spotlight. —

Peter Sullivan, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Jason Lipshutz: Simply put, Tyler, the Creator is the coolest artist in hip-hop right now — able to speak to young listeners and bring in veteran rappers as guest artists, having spent a decade in the spotlight but still moving with the dynamism and unpredictability of a fresh new star. —

Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the spotlight

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