Meaning : A focus of public attention.
Example :
He enjoyed being in the limelight.
When Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency.
Synonyms : glare, limelight, public eye
Meaning : A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area. Used to focus attention of a stage performer.
Synonyms : spot
Translation in other languages :
Meaning : Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent.
Example :
The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics.
Synonyms : foreground, highlight, play up
Understate the importance or quality of.
He played down his royal ancestry.Meaning : Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater.