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• n  a focus of public attention
• n  a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
• v  move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
• v  illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

• limelight
• glare
• public eye
• spot
• foreground
• highlight
• play up

• background
• play_down

News & Articles

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• Fort Morgan's In the Spotlight dancers show moves at recital
  In the Spotlight Dance Company performers showed what they've learned and why they win awards at their end of the year recital recently at Fort Morgan High School.
  June 15, 2013 - Brush News-Tribune
• Sanford Under The Spotlight As Trial Begins
  Sanford Under The Spotlight As Trial Begins The national media has descended on the town of Sanford, Florida, for the trial of George Zimmerman. He's the man accused of murdering teenager Trayvon Martin. Host Michel Martin speaks with Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett to find out how emotions are running in his town.
  June 14, 2013 - NPR
• SPOTLIGHT: Shakespeare fans keep club alive
  SPOTLIGHT: Shakespeare fans keep club alive Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 3:26 am, Thursday, June 13, 2013 The 20-plus men and women who are members of the Shakespeare Club, based in Chrisman, meet a few times a year to discuss the playwright's works and the majesty of ...
  June 13, 2013 - San Francisco Chronicle

Quotes

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• Jacob Zuma in The Associated Press
  The international media spotlight has been on our country,President Jacob Zuma said this week. "The world has seen this country in a different light. They have seen the warm friendly people. They have seen the precision when it comes to...
• Bill Lockyer in Taipei Times
  The Hewlett-Packard incident has helped shine a national spotlight on a major privacy protection problem,Lockyer said in a statement.
• Hillary Rodham Clinton in 940 News
  But I believe this is an opportunity unlike any in recent history for the needs and interests and diversity of the people of Puerto Rico to be in the spotlight. This is an opportunity to educate everyone about this wonderful place,Clinton said.