1. powerful lights that produce a bright beam focused on a particular area or object
2. intense public attention or scrutiny
Usage: figurative

1. to direct a spotlight on something or someone
2. to give special attention to or emphasize something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The theater spotlights illuminated the stage during the performance.
• Security spotlights around the building turn on automatically at night.
• The scandal put the politician in the media spotlights.
• She never enjoyed being in the spotlights during award ceremonies.
• The documentary spotlights the environmental crisis.
• The news report spotlights corruption in local government.
• The museum spotlights different artists each month.