spotlight
nounDivide spotlight into syllables:
spot · light
How to pronounce spotlight:
Definition of spotlight:
- spotlight (noun):
- a focus of public attention.
- a powerful light focused so as to light up a small area
- a projected spot of light used to illuminate brilliantly a person, object, or group on a stage
Synonyms for spotlight:
attention
catbird seat
center stage
floodlight
foglamp
glare
headlamp
headlight
limelight
prominence
public eye
search light
spot
top billing
Antonyms for spotlight:
anonymity
anonymousness
inconspicuousness
invisibility
obscurity
unrecognizability
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