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spotlights

  • plural
    of spotlight.
    spotlight
    noun
    a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.
  • present tense form
    of spotlight (3rd person singular).
    spotlight
    noun
    a strong, focused light thrown upon a particular spot, as on a small area of a stage or in a television studio, for making some object, person, or group especially conspicuous.

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A survey of the Young British Artist spotlights the intimacy and boldness that have characterized her vision, as well as the ripening wisdom of her latest work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that spotlights the major challenges the bloc faces from an ageing population.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

The Daily Star spotlights England fans who will be waking up with the "ultimate hangover today" after the World Cup match against Mexico, which is due to kick-off in the early hours of Monday.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

On a single stock basis, the JPM report spotlights the top ten names with increased allocations in the last quarter.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026

Lightning flashed all around, hitting the sea like spotlights.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan