Spotlight vs. Limelight
Difference Between Spotlight and Limelight
Spotlightnoun
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
Limelightnoun
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
Spotlightnoun
(by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
Limelightnoun
(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.
Spotlightnoun
(figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
Some people enjoy the spotlight.Limelightverb
to illuminate with limelight
Spotlightverb
(transitive) To illuminate with a spotlight.
We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.Limelightnoun
a focus of public attention;
he enjoyed being in the limelightwhen Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agencySpotlightverb
To draw attention to.
The news series served to spotlight corruption.Limelightnoun
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
Spotlightnoun
a focus of public attention;
he enjoyed being in the limelightwhen Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agencySpotlightnoun
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
Spotlightverb
move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent;
The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguisticsSpotlightverb
illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
