Definition: a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
Similar words: lamp
Definition: an artificial source of visible illumination
Synonyms: public eye, limelight, spotlight, glare
Definition: a focus of public attention
Usage: he enjoyed being in the limelight; when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
Similar words: prominence
Definition: the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
Synonyms: spotlight
Definition: illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
Similar words: light, light up, illume, illuminate, illumine
Definition: make lighter or brighter
Usage: This lamp lightens the room a bit
Synonyms: play up, spotlight, foreground, highlight
Definition: move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
Usage: The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
Similar words: set off, bring out
Definition: direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
Usage: This dress accentuates your nice figure!; I set off these words by brackets