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(verb) illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater |
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Related Words: illume, illuminate, illumine, light, light up |
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(noun) a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer |
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Synonyms: spot |
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Related Words: lamp |
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(noun) a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight" |
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Synonyms: limelight, public eye |
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Related Words: prominence |
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(verb) move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics" |
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Synonyms: foreground, highlight, play up |
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Related Words: accent, accentuate, bring out, emphasize, set off, stress |
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