(idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

Synonym of jacklighter (“a hunter who jacklights”)

plural of spotlighter

A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage. / (by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.

(transitive) To illuminate with a spotlight. / (transitive, figuratively) To draw attention to. / Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”)

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of spotlight

plural of spotlight

present participle of spotlight

simple past tense and past participle of spotlight

(psychology) The phenomenon by which people tend to believe they are being noticed more than they really are.