spotlight

Definitions of spotlight
  1. noun
    a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
    synonyms: schijnwerper, zoeklicht
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    type of:
    lamp, licht, lichtje
    an artificial source of visible illumination
  2. noun
    a focus of public attention
    synonyms: belichting
  3. noun
    light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
    synonyms: floodlight, fotolamp, schijnwerper, spreidlicht, strijklicht, vloedlicht, zoeklicht
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Theater - Introductory

Here's your cue: Put this list in the spotlight and learn all about theater. Review genres of drama, parts of a play, stage directions, and more. Set the stage for vocabulary and you're sure to steal the show.

Theater - Middle School

Here's your cue: Put this list in the spotlight and learn all about theater. Review genres of drama, parts of a play, stage directions, and more. Set the stage for vocabulary and you're sure to steal the show.

Theater - High School

Here's your cue: Put this list in the spotlight and learn all about theater. Review genres of drama, parts of a play, stage directions, and more. Set the stage for vocabulary and you're sure to steal the show.

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