spotlighted
Given special attention
Spotlighted is the past tense of spotlight, meaning to illuminate with a focused beam of light or to direct attention toward something: The investigation spotlighted corruption in city hall.
Both spotlighted and spotlit are standard forms, with spotlighted more common in American English.
Concentrated attention point
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- noticeBecome aware of
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- highlightedMarked for emphasis
emphasized · showcased · featured · foregrounded · accentuated · underscored · flagged · singled-out
Widely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- celebratedWidely known and praised
prominent · distinguished · recognized · notable · eminent · lauded · feted · honored
focus
Concentrated attention point
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- noticeBecome aware of
- observationAttentive watching or remark
highlighted · emphasized · showcased · featured · foregrounded · accentuated · underscored · flagged · singled-out · centered
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
celebrated · prominent · distinguished · recognized · notable · eminent · lauded · feted · honored · star
lit
Started burning
illuminated · glowing · bright · haloed · radiant · luminous · floodlit · backlit · uplighting
spotlightedbackgrounded
Given less prominence
downplayed · minimized · sidelined · marginalized · de-emphasized
- in the spotlightReceiving public attention
- stole the spotlight
- media spotlightConcentrated journalistic focus
- hogging the spotlight
- spotlight hoggingMonopolizing public attention
- spotlight effectOverestimating others' notice of you