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The spotlight shone on the singer.
What does Spotlight mean?
a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
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A bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
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The article put a spotlight on student volunteers.
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A spotlight can draw attention to one person, problem, or achievement.
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What does spotlight mean?
Spotlight means a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to spotlight?
Focused light is close in meaning to spotlight in this context.
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Shadow contrasts with spotlight in this context.
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MeaningSpotlight means a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
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focused lightClose in meaning when spotlight means a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
attentionClose in meaning when spotlight means a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
highlightClose in meaning when spotlight means a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
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shadowContrasts with spotlight in the meaning a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
backgroundContrasts with spotlight in the meaning a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
obscurityContrasts with spotlight in the meaning a bright focused light used to highlight a performer.
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