spotlight

noun

1. A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
2. (broadly)The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
3. (figuratively)The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

   “Some people enjoy the spotlight.”

4. A showcase.

verb

1. (transitive)To illuminate with a spotlight.

   “We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.”

   “The first act of Me & Julie presents Mr. Short in a black tie at his piano, beneath a golden arched proscenium, spotlighted on an otherwise dark stage.”

2. (figuratively, transitive)To draw attention to.

   “The news series served to spotlight corruption.”

3. Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”).