a focus of public attention; he enjoyed being in the limelight; when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency

[ Syn: limelight , glare , public eye ]

a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

[ Syn: spot ]

move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; The introduction highlighted the speakers distinguished career in linguistics

[ Syn: foreground , foreground , highlight , highlight , play up , play up ]

illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater