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Spotlight (Verb)

Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The documentary spotlighted the struggles faced by the indigenous community.
The ceremony spotlighted her contributions to the field of medicine.
The news report spotlighted several inconsistencies in the politician's statement.
The museum exhibition spotlighted the artwork of lesser-known artists from the 19th century.
The journalist's investigation spotlighted corruption within the government agency.

Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The stagehand will spotlight the lead singer during her solo performance.
The theater crew decided to spotlight specific areas of the stage to create a dramatic effect.
The opera house used a single spotlight to illuminate the diva as she hit the high note.
As the curtains opened, a spotlight hit the star of the play, shining brightly on his face.
A follow spotlight tracked the actor as he moved across the stage.