spotlighting

verb

Definition of spotlightingnext
present participle of spotlight
as in focusing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighting
  1. focusing
  2. identifying
  3. featuring
  4. emphasizing
Verb
  • Despite a heightened awareness of the importance of supply chains, 78% of supply chain leaders say their organization is back to focusing on supply chain cost management.
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Amy Nguyen is a consultant, researcher and writer focusing on the nexus between sustainable business and global value chains.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Begin by identifying one or two areas where AI could have an immediate impact, implement a cost-effective tool and measure the results.
    Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Based on my experience leading a web design and digital marketing agency, here are my tips for identifying the keywords that can help customers find you.
    Anthony Savino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identifying
Verb
  • These upgraded electrical ROVs – featuring rat-proof wiring, indestructible tires, and ergonomic driving levers – are akin to a rodent version of Tesla’s Cybertruck.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Hats and T-shirts featuring the phrase have also popped up on some e-commerce sites.
    Angela Yang, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of featuring
Verb
  • For business development leaders, emphasizing how automation and AI solutions can help companies operate efficiently despite workforce gaps is key.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The White House wanted to increase pressure to settle, emphasizing the responsibility to reopen the ports to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, the person said.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of emphasizing
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spotlighting

spotlights

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