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   Spot·light

   /ˈspätˌlīt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly on to a place or person, especially a performer on stage.
   • ▪ a beam of light from a spotlight: "the knife flashed in the spotlight"
   • ▪ intense scrutiny or public attention: "she was constantly in the media spotlight"

   verb

   • 1. illuminate with a spotlight: "the dancers are spotlighted from time to time throughout the evening"
   • ▪ direct attention to (a particular problem or situation): "the protest spotlighted the overcrowding in federal prisons"

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   What is 'Spotlight' based on?

   • The film follows The Boston Globe 's "Spotlight" team, the oldest continuously operating newspaper investigative journalist unit in the United States, and its investigation into cases of widespread and systemic child sex abuse in the Boston area by numerous Catholic priests.

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   How do I use Spotlight on my iPhone?

   • To access Spotlight If you’re using iOS 15 or below, while on the Home screen, place your finger on the center of the screen and swipe down. A search field will appear. Either type in your search term or tap on the microphone icon to speak it instead. You can search for practically anything using Siri Suggestions.

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   What does spotlight do on a Mac?

   • Apple provides Spotlight, a fast search system for the Mac. Spotlight can search file names, the contents of files, and keywords associated with a file. You can even create keywords for files. Over time, Apple has refined the features and capabilities of Finder.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spotlightSpotlight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of spotlight, a word that can refer to a projected spot of light, public notice, or something that illuminates brilliantly. See synonyms, examples, and word history of spotlight.

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   Learn the meaning of spotlight as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to pronounce spotlight in different languages and how to use it in a sentence.

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   Spotlight is a noun meaning a focused light or a verb meaning to make something conspicuous. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage examples of spotlight from Dictionary.com.

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7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spotlightSpotlight - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of spotlight. noun. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer. synonyms: spot. see more. noun. a focus of public attention. synonyms: glare, limelight, public eye. see more. verb. illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater. see more. verb.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › spotlightSpotlight - definition of spotlight by The Free Dictionary

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   Spotlight is a noun that means a strong beam of light that illuminates only a small area, or public notoriety or prominence. It can also be a verb that means to direct a spotlight on someone or something, or to make conspicuous or highlight.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › spotlightSPOTLIGHT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Spotlight can be a noun meaning a strong light or a verb meaning to focus attention on someone or something. Learn how to use spotlight in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of spotlight, a light with a single, very bright beam that can be directed at a particular place or person. Find out how to use spotlight in different contexts, such as film, theatre and attention.