spotlight

  1. Noun.  a bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
  2. Noun.  the circle of light shed by a spotlight.
  3. Noun.  the center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
  4. Verb.  To illuminate with a spotlight.
  5. Verb.  To draw attention to.

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