spot
light
Plural
spotlights
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a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage
A spotlight is a type of lighting fixture that focuses a narrow beam of light on a specific area or subject. It is designed to create intense, direct illumination with a well-defined beam, which helps highlight particular objects or performers. Spotlights are commonly used in theater, film, and photography to emphasize certain parts of a scene or to create dramatic effects. They can be adjusted to change the size and intensity of the light beam, allowing for precise control over how and where the light is applied.
- The actor stepped into the spotlight, his face illuminated by the warm glow of the stage spotlight.
- The singer dazzled the audience as she moved gracefully under the spotlight, her voice soaring with each note.
- The magician performed his tricks under the bright spotlight, captivating the audience with his sleight of hand.
- The dancer twirled and leaped across the stage, her movements accentuated by the dramatic spotlight.
- The speaker stood confidently in the spotlight, delivering a powerful speech that resonated with the audience.
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a center of public focus
- The young actor quickly rose to the spotlight.
- The scandal put the politician in the national spotlight.
- The company's innovation brought it into the spotlight.
- The athlete enjoyed the spotlight during the championship.
- Media coverage cast her into the spotlight.
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