SPOTLIGHTS Synonyms

• a focus of public attention

• a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting

• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• (nautical) breadth amidships

• the broad side of a ship

• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• express with a beaming face or smile

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography

• illuminate with floodlights

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

• maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

• maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea

• a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

• special emphasis attached to something

• a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges

• a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section

• direct one's attention on something

• cause to converge on or toward a central point

• bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions

• become focussed or come into focus

• put (an image) into focus

• introduce light into

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)

• a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

• a focus of public attention

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

• illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

• the part of a scene that is near the viewer

• (computer science) a window for an active application

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

• a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

• an angry stare

• a focus of public attention

• look at with a fixed gaze

• be sharply reflected

• shine intensely

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

• ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior

• a focus of public attention