spotlight

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Synonyms: spot light, snowlight, spooklight, stoplight, footlight, spotlit, spotlights, portlight

Antonyms: spot light, snowlight, spooklight, stoplight, footlight, spotlit, spotlights, portlight

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Noun

1. A bright, directional [[light]] or [[lamp]], especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a [[stage]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} The circle of light [[shed]] by a spotlight.
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} The center of [[attention]]; the [[highlight]] or most important part.
4. A {{l|en|showcase|id=definition_setting}}.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[illuminate]] with a spotlight.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|figurative}} To draw attention to.
3. {{synonym of|en|jacklight||to use a spotlight in hunting animals}}.

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