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spotlights

/ˈspɒtlaɪts/ /ˈspɑːtlaɪts/

Meanings
noun
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

Examples :

"The spotlights shone on the singer during her solo performance, making her the center of attention. "
entertainment technology stage art

Related Words

Illustration directional

directional noun

/dɪˈɹɛkʃənəl/

Something that indicates direction, such as a vehicle's turn signal.

"The car's directional was blinking, signaling a right turn. "

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration spotlight

spotlight noun

/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/ /ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/

A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

"The spotlight shone on Sarah during her presentation in the school auditorium. "

Illustration supporting

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration security

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

Illustration highlight

highlight noun

/ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/

An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that is strongly illuminated.

"The highlight on the painting of the sunset was a brilliant orange. "

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration perimeter

perimeter noun

/pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/

The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

"The perimeter of the rectangular garden is 20 meters. "

Illustration illuminate

illuminate noun

/ɪlˈl(j)uməneɪt/

Someone thought to have an unusual degree of enlightenment.

"After years of studying philosophy, she became regarded as an illuminate, offering profound insights into complex moral issues during our ethics discussions. "

Illustration corruption

corruption noun

/kəˈɹʌpʃən/

The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity

"The politician's acceptance of expensive gifts was seen as a clear example of corruption. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"