spotlights

Focused stage illumination

Spotlights are powerful lamps that cast a narrow, focused beam of light, used to illuminate performers on stage or specific areas in a space.

To spotlight something is to direct attention to it: The report spotlights problems in the foster care system.

To be in the spotlight is to receive public attention or scrutiny: She's been in the spotlight since winning the championship.

automotive

headlight

Forward-facing vehicle lamp

beam · bulb · halogen · LED · auxiliary · high beams · low beams · housing · lens · aim

attention

limelight

Center of public notice

  • publicityMedia-driven awareness
  • focusConcentrated attention point
  • famePublic recognition, widespread

exposure · prominence · highlight · recognition · visibility · scrutiny · media · coverage · profile · notoriety

lighting

beam

Structural support member

followspot · gel · gobo · keylight · footlights · backlight · dimmer · fixture · halogen · LED

Categories
Opposites
attention/emphasis

spotlightsconceals

Keeps from being seen

hides · obscures · downplays · overlooks · veils

light distribution

spotlightsfloodlights

Powerful wide-beam lamps

ambient lighting · natural light · indirect lighting

visibility/exposure

spotlightsshadows

Dark areas from blocked light

darkness · obscurity · anonymity · invisibility · blackouts

Phrases
Family

spotlight, spotlighted, spotlighting

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G