Meaning of the word "in the spotlight" in English

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in the spotlight

US /ɪn ðə ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
UK /ɪn ðə ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
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Idiom

1.

receiving a great deal of public attention

Example:
After winning the award, she was suddenly in the spotlight.
The scandal put the politician in the spotlight for weeks.
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