spotlighted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of spotlightednext
1
as in highlighted

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Relevance

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2
as in publicized

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spotlighted

2 of 2

verb

variants or spotlit
past tense of spotlight
as in identified

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighted
  1. identified
  2. focused
  3. featured
  4. published
  5. emphasized
  6. broadcast
  7. prevalent
Verb
  • There could even be more vegetation than identified, said Davey, who was not involved in the research.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The person didn’t want to be identified because the agreement is tentative.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identified
Verb
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In 2022, the city's police department focused its efforts to decrease reckless driving incidents by increasing visible enforcement and radar speed signs.
    Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of focused
Verb
  • All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Past sales have featured discounts on these products and more.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of featured
Adjective
  • White House press officials reportedly altered the official transcript of a call in which President Joe Biden appeared to disparage supporters of former President Donald Trump, according to published reports.
    Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Luke has spent 10 years reporting on Formula 1 for outlets including Autosport, The New York Times and NBC Sports, and is also a published author.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Definition of published
Verb
  • In revealing the charges against Adams, Williams emphasized that the mayor’s alleged corruption stretches back before his election in 2021.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Roberts and his coaching staff have emphasized the need recently as well, knowing opponents might pitch around Ohtani if Betts isn’t hitting well behind him.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of emphasized
Adjective
  • The show falls under the broadcast direct deal Hudson and his producing partner Stalberg signed with Fox in 2023.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Fox is adding another veteran writer and producer to its roster of broadcast direct deals.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of broadcast
Adjective
  • Longwell said that fragmented media diets are particularly prevalent in younger voters, especially among 18- to 29-year-olds.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Insomnia is more prevalent among women and older adults.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of prevalent
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