spotlit
5.1
Gets public attention, often in the news
- adjective
- /ˈspɒt.lɪt/
:
en el centro de atención
- The charity event placed the talented young singer in the spotlit position, drawing media attention to her story.
Examples
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It's like the lid looks so spotlighted, but in a totally different way from, you know, like the Patrick Taw palette.
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After the successful film premiere, the director was spotlit by journalists eager to interview him about his vision.
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The athlete was spotlit during the award ceremony, celebrated for her outstanding achievements in sports.
Synonyms
in the spotlight
vsspotlit
45
3.7
A person or thing that gets attention from many people
is more about broad publicity and promotion rather than a brief focus
in the public eye
vsspotlit
36
3.7
Seen and talked about by many people
is more about receiving active promoted attention rather than general visibility
in the limelight
vsspotlit
12
5.5
Getting a lot of public attention
is more about formal or wide publicity rather than celebrity shine
publicized
vsspotlit
3.7
Many people know about it, often from the news
is about being the target of public attention, not only being reported
Antonyms
How Prominent
Surface Forms
spotlit positive
Etymology
Spotlit comes from the picture of a small bright spot of light, like a stage spotlight that makes someone easy to see. So, if a person or issue is spotlit, they are put in public view and get attention.