Definition: a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
Main entry: 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
Main entry: spotlight
Definition: illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
Main entry: 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