Spotlighted: meaning, definitions and examples

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spotlighted

[ ˈspɒtˌlaɪtɪd ]

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in the spotlight

To be highlighted or featured in a prominent or important way, especially in the public eye.

Synonyms

featured, highlighted, showcased

Examples of usage

The new movie was spotlighted at the film festival.
The talented singer was spotlighted on the TV talent show.

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theater

A strong, focused light, typically used in theaters or on stage to illuminate a specific area or performer.

Synonyms

beam, floodlight, searchlight

Examples of usage

The actor stepped into the spotlight for his solo performance.
She directed the spotlight to the center of the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "spotlighted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destacado

🇮🇳 प्रकाश में लाया गया

🇩🇪 hervorgehoben

🇮🇩 disorot

🇺🇦 висвітлений

🇵🇱 wyróżniony

🇯🇵 スポットライトを浴びた

🇫🇷 mis en lumière

🇪🇸 destacado

🇹🇷 vurgulanan

🇰🇷 주목받은

🇸🇦 مسلط عليه الضوء

🇨🇿 zvýrazněný

🇸🇰 zvýraznený

🇨🇳 突出

🇸🇮 izpostavljen

🇮🇸 í sviðsljósi

🇰🇿 назарға алынған

🇬🇪 მონიშნული

🇦🇿 vurğulanmış

🇲🇽 destacado

Word origin

The word 'spotlighted' is derived from the noun 'spotlight,' which originated in the late 19th century. The concept of focusing a strong light on a particular spot or individual has long been used in theater and performance settings. Over time, 'spotlighted' has come to represent the action of highlighting or featuring something or someone, often in a public or prominent manner.