Spotlight vs. Limelight

Spotlight and Limelight Definitions
Spotlight
A strong beam of light that illuminates only a small area, used especially to center attention on a stage performer.
Limelight
A focus of public attention.
Spotlight
A lamp that produces such a light.
Limelight
An early type of stage light in which lime was heated to incandescence producing brilliant illumination.
Spotlight
Public notoriety or prominence
She was in the spotlight after she won the marathon.
Limelight
The brilliant white light so produced. Also called calcium light.
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Spotlight
An artificial source of light with a strongly focused beam, as on an automobile.
Limelight
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
Spotlight
To illuminate with a spotlight.
Limelight
(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.
Spotlight
To focus attention on.
Limelight
To illuminate with limelight
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Spotlight
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
Limelight
That part of the stage upon which the limelight is cast, usually where the most important action is progressing or where the leading player or players are placed and upon which the attention of the spectators is therefore concentrated.
Spotlight
(by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
Limelight
A focus of public attention;
He enjoyed being in the limelight
When Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
Spotlight
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
Some people enjoy the spotlight.
Limelight
A lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
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Spotlight
(transitive) To illuminate with a spotlight.
We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.
Spotlight
To draw attention to.
The news series served to spotlight corruption.
Spotlight
Synonym of jacklight
Spotlight
The projected spot or circle of light used to illuminate brilliantly a single person or object or group on the stage, leaving the rest of the stage more or less unilluminated.
Spotlight
Hence, conspicuous public notice.
Spotlight
A lighting apparatus designed to throw an intense beam of light onto a small area.
Spotlight
A focus of public attention;
He enjoyed being in the limelight
When Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
Spotlight
A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
Spotlight
Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent;
The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
Spotlight
Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater