noun
a focus of public attention
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- he enjoyed being in the limelight
- when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
noun
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area
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- used to focus attention of a stage performer
verb
move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
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- The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
verb
illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater