spotlight
word
/ˈspɑtˌɫaɪt/
SPAHT-lyt
/spˈɒtlaɪt/
SPOT-lyt
Definition
A strong, focused light used to illuminate a particular spot or person; also, attention or public notice directed at someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
'Spotlight' can be both literal (the actual light in theaters or events) and figurative (attention or public focus, e.g., 'in the spotlight'). Common collocations include 'under the spotlight', 'step into the spotlight'. Informal usage often implies fame or scrutiny.
Spanish: foco - centro de atenciónPortuguese (BR): holofote - destaquePortuguese (PT): foco - destaqueChinese (Simplified): 聚光灯 - 焦点Chinese (Traditional): 聚光燈 - 焦點Hindi: स्पॉटलाइट - ध्यान केंद्रArabic: كشاف ضوء - مركز الانتباهBengali: স্পটলাইট - আলোকবিন্দু (মঞ্চে ব্যবহৃত আলো) - মনোযোগRussian: прожектор - внимание (внимание публики)Japanese: スポットライト - 注目Vietnamese: đèn rọi - tâm điểm chú ýKorean: 스포트라이트 - 주목Turkish: spot ışığı - ilgi odağıUrdu: اسپاٹ لائٹ - مرکزِ توجہIndonesian: sorotan lampu - sorotan perhatian
Example Sentences
After his big win, all the spotlight was on him.
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The interview put the issue back in the spotlight.
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She loves the spotlight, always looking for attention.
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A bright spotlight lit up the painting.
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She doesn't like being in the spotlight.
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The actor stood in the spotlight on the stage.
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